Aronia is a fruit popular in Poland, which has been used for years in desserts, cakes, jams and homemade preserves. Aronia juice or syrup is very popular, which is supposed to support immunity and prevent autumn or winter colds. However, chokeberry also has strong antioxidant properties and supports eyesight, especially in people working long hours at the computer. What else is worth knowing about chokeberry?
Aronia – properties
Aronia has various health-promoting properties. Due to the high content of antioxidants, it is called the plant of youth, as it prevents premature and rapid skin aging. Aronia juice has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin, as well as hair and nails, which are also subject to aging processes. However, chokeberry has more properties than just maintaining a nice exterior. It can also replenish the deficiencies of vitamins and minerals, because it contains a lot of them.
In chokeberry you can find, among others, vitamins B2, B3, B9 – folic acid, as well as a large dose of vitamins C, E and PP. As a result, it positively affects the functioning of the immune system in the body, prevents cell degeneration and the spread of cancer cells. Thanks to the content of these vitamins, chokeberry also has blood pressure lowering properties, which in turn prevents atherosclerosis and heart disease. In addition, the ingredients contained in chokeberry strengthen blood vessels, which protects against varicose veins.
In addition to vitamins, chokeberry also has many minerals in its fruits. These are among others: calcium, iron, molybdenum, copper, manganese, boron, iodine, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. The content of these minerals in chokeberry causes chokeberry juice to help regulate blood glucose levels, relieve stress and even nervous tension.
Chokeberry bioflavonoids have a positive effect on eyesight. Not only do they help you see better without glasses, they can also delay the progression of serious eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. In turn, anthocyanins from chokeberry juice lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol. Therefore, people who have problems with cholesterol levels should consume chokeberry juice.
Aronia juice is one of the main ingredients of the Harmonix 500 ml dietary supplement, which you can order on Medonet Market. In addition, it contains extracts of 10 herbs with health-promoting properties. Regularly used, it regulates blood pressure, digestive system, relieves stress and anxiety, fights insomnia and improves the body’s immunity.
Aronia – opinions and application
Aronia juice can be drunk alone or by diluting it with water or with cold tea so that it does not lose its valuable properties. Chokeberry has the best opinions as a preventive measure against colds in the winter. Especially in winter and autumn, he is eagerly drunk in Polish homes to strengthen the body’s immunity.
It is worth knowing that it is recommended to drink only 50 ml of chokeberry juice a day. It can be drunk in a glass at a time or mixed with another drink, and even added to pudding or other dessert. However, such a small amount of juice is enough for the body to get the nutrients and vitamins it needs.
Aronia juice 100% Szczepanówka in 3 liter packages is available on Medonet Market.
Aronia – contraindications
Unfortunately, chokeberry has contraindications. Although it is very healthy and helps with many ailments and even diseases, not everyone can eat it or drink chokeberry juice. First of all, people with peptic ulcer disease, hyperacidity or suffering from inflammation of the stomach and duodenum should not consume chokeberry.