Polykarpos Aronia Fresh

Fresh Aronia of our own production

It belongs to the so-called super foods due to its high nutritional value and is high on the list of the most important alternative crops in our country.

The climatic and soil conditions of Greece have proven since 1980 ideal for the cultivation of this plant. The fruit is rich in pectin, the natural acetic polysaccharide that is abundant in apples, quinces and oranges. It is valuable for the pharmaceutical industry, while the extracts of leaves and fruits have antioxidant properties and cure many diseases, such as inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, etc.

Also, aronia fruits are among the richest in antioxidants and vitamin C.

Indicatively and based on University research and studies, we mention some of the beneficial actions of its fruit:

• increases the vitality of the body, overcomes nervous disorders, and fatigue, stimulates muscle and tissue regeneration, blood formation (hematopoiesis) and metabolism,
• helps fight hypertension (Clinical trials – 50ml juice 3 times a day),
• prevents and helps to treat a number of cardiovascular diseases, preventing with its powerful antioxidant components, the formation of clots,
• has strong antioxidant effects
• helps treat cancer (adjunct to medical treatment of course)
• relieves bronchitis
• treat urinary tract infections
• used in gastritis, bleeding, anemia, rheumatism,
• is beneficial for pregnant women, children, diabetics, athletes and for patients undergoing complex treatments (chemotherapy),
• strengthens connective tissues
• reduces stress hormone levels
• is a powerful tool in the fight against the flu virus.
• due to its high iodine content it helps in proper development in children.
• helps remove heavy metals from the body and investigates its protective action in people exposed to high doses of radioactivity and radiation

The daily intake of 10 g of aronia is estimated to be a sufficient dose to have the above beneficial results. You can consume it either optimally as you find it in the package (dried raisins), or as an additive – ingredient in wine, juices, pies, tea, sweets, jams, muffins, cookies, etc. (but here a larger amount of daily is required recruitment).