Aronia Absolute

Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry, Aronia berries), the fruit of a perennial shrub species that contains several polyphenolic constituents, possesses in vitro and in vivo efficacy against different subtypes of influenza viruses including an oseltamivir-resistant strain. These anti-influenza properties of Aronia were attributed to two constituents, ellagic acid and myricetin. In an in vivotherapeutic mouse model, Aronia, ellagic acid, and myricetin protected mice against lethal challenge. Based on these results, we suggest that Aronia is a valuable source for antiviral agents and that ellagic acid and myricetin have potential as influenza therapeutics. Aronia berries has anti-microbial action against:

Bacillus cereus
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus

Aronia berries contain a high amount of carotene, which is essential in protecting cells from damage and shielding the eyes from cataract formation. Aronia berries are also rich in antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which have photo-filtering effects on the sun’s ultraviolet rays and work to protect the eyes from age related macular degeneration in the elderly (ARMD), as well as eye inflammation (uveitis).