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Effects of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation and gut microbiota: a systematic review of human and animal studies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 November 2024

Sabina Kaczmarczyk Open the ORCID record for Sabina Kaczmarczyk [Opens in a new window] ,
Hanna Dziewiecka Open the ORCID record for Hanna Dziewiecka [Opens in a new window] ,
Marta Pasek ,
Joanna Ostapiuk–Karolczuk Open the ORCID record for Joanna Ostapiuk–Karolczuk [Opens in a new window] ,
Anna Kasperska Open the ORCID record for Anna Kasperska [Opens in a new window]  and
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn Open the ORCID record for Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn [Opens in a new window]
Sabina Kaczmarczyk*
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
Hanna Dziewiecka
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
Marta Pasek
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
Joanna Ostapiuk–Karolczuk
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
Anna Kasperska
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Estkowskiego13, University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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Corresponding author: Sabina Kaczmarczyk; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

The scientific literature indicates that chokeberry is widely used as a supplement to support the maintenance of the body’s homeostasis by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. In recent years, positive effects of chokeberry on intestinal parameters have also been observed. Oxidative stress, inflammation and, according to recent reports, also the gut microbiome are closely related to the overall well-being and health of the population. This study, therefore, attempts to summarise all the health benefits of black chokeberry supplementation. This study was registered in PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) under registration number CRD42023395969. Additionally, the systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. Electronic databases were searched in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus and EBSCO using the following combination of the words ‘chokeberry or aronia’ and ‘inflammation or oxidative stress or microbiota or microbiome or permeability or gut’. Ultimately, fifty-seven studies were summarised in the review. Data analysis showed that black chokeberry has a positive effect on the reduction of inflammation, oxidative stress and intestinal microflora, but the size of the changes varies and depends on many variables. Therefore, the researchers concluded that the compounds found in black chokeberry play a pivotal role in maintaining the overall balance within the system. This is a crucial consideration given the tendency for disturbances in organismal homeostasis to accompany disease processes and various disorders. However, further research is necessary to elucidate the mechanisms and optimise its use fully.

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ChokeberriesHealth benefitsIntestinal parametersAntioxidant
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Systematic Review
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British Journal of Nutrition , Volume 133 , Issue 1 , 14 January 2025 , pp. 58 - 81
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