Aronia (chokeberry) has a practical andscientific interest due to the dark purple fruits. Almost black color of them is due to the extremely high content of phenolic resins, especially anthocyanins (vegetable painted glycosides). The total content of anthocyanins in chokeberry black is about 1480 mg per 100 g of fresh berries, and the concentration of proanthocyanidin is about 664 mg per 100 g of fresh fruit. The healing properties of chokeberry are largely determined by the high content of anthocyanins. These substances (in fact, pyrylium salts) are able to repel pests and protect the plants themselves from infection, they are the strongest antioxidants, and therefore they overcome oxidative stress in the fetus during photosynthesis.
Сегодня уже известно, что количество The antioxidants in chokeberry are significantly higher than in more popular foods such as blueberries, cranberries, and blackberries. The growing interest in this crop is due to the desire to increase (from various sources of plant life, such as berries and soft fruits, citrus fruits, vegetables, grains and spices) a set of antioxidant-rich foods. The fruits of chokeberry, as a source of antioxidants, have exceptional properties and are becoming popular. Beneficial substances such as cyanidin-3-galactoside, epicatechin, caffeic acid, quercetin, delphinidin, petunidin, pelargonidin, peonidin and malvidin have been found to contain black rowan. Its beneficial properties are due to these substances, which, being phenolic antioxidants, belong to flavonoids.
When using the fruits of this wonderful plantthe risk of cell damage due to oxidation is reduced, and as a result, diseases caused by oxidative stress are prevented. Among them: colon cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic inflammations, choroidal inflammation (uveitis), liver failure. Almost half of all vitamins contain chokeberry. Contraindications about which there is some information are incomparable with benefit. Berry is rich in vitamins A, C, P, B group (B9, B6, B2), vitamin E, beta carotene, anthocyanins, tannins. In addition to vitamins, it provides additional minerals and essential elements, especially potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, molybdenum, iodine and phosphorus.
Of particular interest in terms of health benefits.represents chokeberry juice. There are five to ten times more anthocyanins and flavonoids in it than cranberry, blueberry and blackberry juices. In addition, chokeberry juice contains more nutrients, such as antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. According to some experts, it can effectively help in the fight against cancer and heart disease. The ripe fruits of the chokeberry contain a large amount of phenols, tannins, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Flavonoids, which contain aronia, can protect the cell from cancers. Contraindications, described in some sources, report the danger of increasing blood viscosity, but this is refuted by other data.
Phenols disinfect the blood, contribute towound healing, removal of toxic substances from the body, reduce inflammation and too high blood pressure, improve the elasticity of blood vessels, prevent clogging. Aronia (due to the ability to remove heavy metals from the body) is indicated for patients suffering from cancer, as well as for those who have undergone surgery or a complex disease. A large amount of carotene contains chokeberry. Contraindications that indicate the ability of substances contained in the fruits of chokeberry, to cause blood clots, are also disputed today.
It is known that black chokeberry juice or teaIt is recommended for any problem with the circulatory system and blood pressure. They are particularly useful in inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, ulcers, diabetes, migraines, internal bleeding and anemia. Chokeberry has a great effect on liver function and bile secretion, helps to neutralize harmful substances in the liver and restore impaired functions. In the inflammation of the gallbladder, bile ducts and jaundice, the black chokeberry also helps. Contraindications are associated with gastritis and gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, therefore (due to the high content of organic acids) it should be used carefully, always after consulting a doctor and without exacerbations.