Research

ORAC, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is the method that is used to measure the antioxidant capabilities of biological samples such as fresh fruits and vegetables. The ORAC value recorded for Aronia is about 58% higher in antioxidant levels than blueberries and over 90% more than cranberries. There are two major types of ORAC tests, H-ORAC and L-ORAC. Lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidant capacities differ in the chemical makeup and how the breakdown time in our bodies digestive system.

Proanthocyanidins have benefits that are directly related to protection against Cardiovascular disease. Consumption of foods and beverages with high amounts of PAs and phenolic compounds is identified with the reduction of systolic blood pressure levels and a reduction of the total levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream. The concentration of PAs in the aronia berry is among the highest reported value of any food (Kelm, 613-617).

Anthocyanins are natural compounds that exhibit antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory attributes. Anthocyanin rich extracts have been reported to inhibit growth of various cell lines. For instance, the University of Maryland completed a research study that demonstrated that the extract inhibited the cell growth of human colon cell lines. Furthermore, it is attestable that it has accelerated anticancer and antitumor activity.

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Gu, L.; Kelm, M A.; Hammerstone, J. F.; Beecher, G; Holden, J.; Haytowitz; Concentrations of oligomeric and polymeric of flavan-3-ols (proanthocyanidins) in common and infant foods and estimation of normal consumption. J. Nutrition. 2004, 613-617.

Lala, G.; Malik,M.; Zhao, C.; He, J.; Kwoon, Y.; Giusti, M.; Magnuson, B.; Anthocyanin-Rich Extracts Inhibity Multiple Biomarkers of Colon Cancer in Rats. Journal Nutrition and Cancer. 2006.

Santos-Buelga, C.; Scalbert, A.; Proanthocyanidins and tannin-like compounds-nature, occurrence, dietary intake and effects on nutrition and health. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2000.

Wu, X.; Gu, L.; Prior, R.; McKay, S.; Characterization of Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanidins in Some Cultivars of Ribes, Aronia, and Sambucus and Their Antioxidant Capacity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2004.

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