PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK CHOKEBERRY
EUROPEAN BLACK CHOKEBERRY EXTRACT
FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND METABOLIC SYNDROM
AroniaCraft® is a high-quality brand exclusively licensed by iprona, a leading international company in fruit processing situated in South Tyrol which is the most northern region of Italy, in the middle of the Alps. iprona produces European Black Chokeberry Extract from only the best quality chokeberries of Poland.
AroniaCraft® is extracted from the cherries using an exclusive technology that treats fruits gently without using any artificial solvents. The result is a high quality ingredient that proves once again what iprona claims since 40 years: Health comes from nature.
THE CARDIO HEALTH SUPERFOOD
Aronia berries are an incredibly powerful superfood that is gaining recognition in the world of nutrition. Also known as chokeberries, they are packed with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which are well-known for their positive impact on cardiovascular health. Aronia berries play a significant role in promoting heart health by regulating blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, and combating inflammation. Moreover, these potent berries aid in strengthening blood vessels and improving circulation, making them an exceptional option for maintaining a healthy heart.
1. Promoting Cardiovascular and Gut Health
Aronia berries have been proven to provide numerous health benefits. Clinical studies have demonstrated their ability to enhance arterial function and promote diversity in the gut microbiome. They have also shown efficacy in reducing platelet activation among runners, lowering blood pressure and improving lipid profiles in individuals with hypertension, positively impacting erythrocyte properties in patients with hypercholesterolemia, and reducing cardiovascular risk markers in those who have experienced a myocardial infarction. Collectively, these findings indicate that Aronia berries hold great potential in promoting cardiovascular health.
2. Managing Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome encompasses a group of health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Four clinical studies have collectively shed light on the potential of Aronia in the management of metabolic syndrome. When administered in different forms, including as an extract, Aronia has demonstrated significant improvements in blood pressure, glycemic control, and lipid profiles among patients with metabolic syndrome. These positive outcomes are likely attributed to the high anthocyanin content of Aronia, which is renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In conclusion, these studies suggest that Aronia, in its various forms, holds great potential as a natural and promising approach for managing metabolic syndrome and related conditions.
3. Enhancing Sports Performance and Recovery
Recent research has investigated the advantages of incorporating chokeberry supplementation into the diets of athletes. Two studies specifically focused on this topic, with the first study revealing the potential of chokeberry juice to reduce oxidative stress among rowers by boosting the body's antioxidant defenses. The second study demonstrated that chokeberry extract not only enhanced performance and antioxidant status in football players but also had positive effects on inflammatory markers. Collectively, these findings suggest that incorporating chokeberry supplementation can improve exercise performance and aid in post-exercise recovery
FROM FIELD TO SHELF
At iprona, we pride ourselves not just on the unparalleled quality of our ingredients, but also onour ethical way of doing business and on keeping our environmental impact as suppliers as small as possible. Because the supply chain is fully controlled by iprona, based on a close partnership with reliable cooperatives and including storage and pre-processing, we embrace the implementation of full traceability that allows a finished extract to be tracked back to its place of origin.
A FULLY CONTROLLED EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAIN
Though the various treatment requirements of the US FDA, EU and Asian guidelines are not identical, iprona is committed to meeting or exceeding the regulations of all countries in which we do business. Furthermore, iprona is certified fully to ISO 14001, the voluntary international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system.
VERTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Our fully controlled supply chain incorporates all the steps from growing a raw material - including the use of pesticides and fungicides - to creating and selling a product. In this way, we have gained important knowledge about the product and its marketability, helping us offer higher-quality products to our partners.
TRACEABILITY
Because the supply chain is fully controlled by iprona, including storage and pre-processing, we embrace the implementation of full traceability that allows a finished extract to be precisely tracked back to its farm of origin, guaranteeing complete transparency.
GLOBAL PLAYER
Export is our daily business. As iprona sells over 85% of its products abroad, it is our goal to offer products that can serve the global market. For this reason, we strive to develop products that conform to the strictest regulations, putting our products under severe controls regarding pesticides, heavy metals and much more.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our supply chain is purely European and fully controlled by iprona. In this way, we can guarantee not only the highest quality, but also short transportation routes and a transparent and sustainable handling of the whole process. Additionally, iprona is certified fully to ISO 14001, the voluntary international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system.
