Q1: What is aronia berry supplement used for?
Aronia berry supplement helps maintain antioxidant defences against oxidative stress, supports cardiovascular health and healthy blood vessel function, supports a healthy inflammatory response, and helps maintain healthy blood glucose balance. Aronia berry (Aronia melanocarpa) is one of the most antioxidant rich fruits ever measured, with an anthocyanin and polyphenol content that surpasses blueberries, cranberries, and most other commonly consumed berries. Health Canada licensed with NPN 80055837.
Q2: What is aronia berry and where does it come from?
Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as black chokeberry or aronia berry, is a small, dark purple berry native to North America. It has been cultivated and consumed for centuries by Indigenous peoples of North America and has gained significant attention in nutritional science over the past two decades due to its exceptionally high concentration of polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and chlorogenic acid. This supplement is sourced from North American grown Aronia melanocarpa, the native species with the highest documented anthocyanin and polyphenol content.
Q3: How does aronia berry compare to blueberries and other berries for antioxidant content? Aronia berry contains one of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins of any fruit, with levels significantly exceeding those found in blueberries, cranberries, and elderberries. Anthocyanins are the dark purple pigments responsible for aronia's deep colour and are among the most potent naturally occurring antioxidant compounds studied in nutritional science. Aronia berry consistently ranks among the highest of any fruit measured for total antioxidant capacity (ORAC value).
Q4: What does 2000mg QCE mean on an aronia berry supplement?
QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent, which indicates the amount of whole berry that the extract is equivalent to. A 4:1 extract ratio means each unit of extract is concentrated from 4 units of whole aronia berry. Each capsule provides 500mg of 4:1 aronia berry extract, equivalent to 2,000mg of whole aronia berry. This ensures a clinically meaningful dose of active anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and chlorogenic acid in every capsule, far exceeding the active compound content of unstandardized whole berry products.
Q5: How does aronia berry support cardiovascular health?
The polyphenol profile of aronia berry, particularly its anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, has been extensively studied for cardiovascular support. Research on aronia berry supplementation suggests it supports healthy blood vessel function, helps maintain healthy blood pressure within normal ranges, and supports a healthy inflammatory response in cardiovascular tissue. Aronia's high antioxidant content also contributes to protecting lipids and cardiovascular tissue from oxidative damage.
Q6: How does aronia berry support blood glucose balance?
Aronia berry contains chlorogenic acid and other polyphenols that have been studied for their role in supporting healthy blood glucose metabolism. Research suggests that aronia polyphenols may support healthy insulin sensitivity and help maintain blood glucose balance within normal ranges, making aronia berry one of the more comprehensively studied berries for metabolic health support.
Q7: What are anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in aronia berry?
Anthocyanins are water soluble polyphenol pigments that give aronia berry its deep dark purple colour and are among the most studied bioactive compounds for antioxidant and cardiovascular support. Proanthocyanidins are a class of condensed tannins also found in high concentrations in aronia berry, contributing to its antioxidant capacity and cardiovascular polyphenol profile. Together, these two compound classes make aronia berry one of the most polyphenol dense fruits available as a supplement.
Q8: Is this aronia berry supplement licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. This product is a licensed Natural Health Product with NPN 80055837, approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.
Q9: Is this aronia berry supplement vegan and gluten free?
Yes. This product uses a hypromellose vegetable capsule with no gelatin or animal derived ingredients. It is also gluten free and non GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.
Q10: How long does one bottle of Aronia Berry 500mg last?
Each bottle contains 120 vegan capsules. At 1 capsule per day it provides up to a 4 month supply. At 2 capsules per day it provides a 2 month supply.
Q11: Can aronia berry be taken with other supplements?
Aronia berry is generally well tolerated alongside other antioxidant and cardiovascular support supplements. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinning medications, or medications for blood pressure or blood glucose management, as aronia berry polyphenols may have complementary effects with these medications.
Q12: Where is this aronia berry supplement manufactured?
This product is made in Canada in a GMP certified facility operating under Health Canada oversight. NPN 80055837.
