Hot off the Press: Aronia Beneficially Impacts Lipids, Glucose, and Inflammation - A randomize control trial!
A recent randomized, controlled, double-blinded clinical trial published in Foods explored the health benefits of daily Aronia berry juice (Like Viroqua Aronia!) consumption over a 30-day period. The study involved 14 participants divided into two groups: one consumed 100 mL of Aronia juice daily, while the other received a placebo.
Key Findings:
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Cholesterol Management: Participants who consumed Aronia juice maintained stable cholesterol levels, whereas the placebo group experienced an increase.
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Blood Sugar Regulation: The Aronia group exhibited a significant reduction in postprandial (after eating) blood glucose levels compared to their baseline measurements.
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Gut Microbiome Impact: While the overall composition of gut bacteria remained unchanged, there was a notable decrease in microbial richness among those consuming Aronia juice.
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Metabolic Shifts: decrease in pro-inflammatory metabolites in the Aronia group.