Aronia

The aronia as a arboreal belongs to the category of plants and is widespread in the world. It reaches 3 meters in height. The scientific name of the species is aronia melanocarpa. It is also known as black chokeberry. It is officially recognized as a medicinal plant and holds the first place on the international scale of these plants. In ancient Greece the aronia was a well known medicinal plant.
The aronia was introduced from North America and specifically from Canada to Eastern Europe before the Second World War and was used as an ornamental plant. However, after the war, it was mainly used for its pharmaceutical properties from the countries of the former Soviet Union following the Chernobyl nuclear accident, as the high content of pectin in the fruit helps protect the organism from radiation.
The active substances contained in the aronia, block the heavy metals in the body, which facilitates their removal. For the same reason, it is granted to workers working at nuclear plants. Finally, it is noted that the legendary cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin used arοnia formulations to protect against the cosmic and radioactive radiation of the universe.

Equivalent Trolox (TE) per 100 g. Berry berries contain significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called anthocyanins. The total anthocyanin content is 1480 mg per 100 g of fresh berries and the proanthocyanidin concentration is 664 mg per 100 g (Wu et al 2004, 2006).
According to scientific studies, the consumption of berries on a regular basis offers potential health benefits over cancer, aging and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes and bacterial infections. (By Dr. Paul Gross, September 7, 2007).
They are also rich in flavonoid antioxidants such as carotenoids and zeaxanthin lutein. Zeaxanthin affects the UV filter for ultraviolet rays, thus protecting the eyes from age-related macular degeneration in the elderly.
In addition, it is a good source of many antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, β-carotene and folic acid, as well as metals such as potassium, iron and manganese. 100 g of fresh berries provide about 35% of the daily recommended levels of vitamin C.