Evidence supporting the use of: Aronia melanocarpa
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry) has attracted scientific interest for its potential role in aging prevention, primarily due to its high content of polyphenols and anthocyanins—compounds known for their antioxidant properties. Several preclinical studies have demonstrated that Aronia extracts can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are implicated in the aging process and age-related diseases. For example, in vitro and animal studies show that Aronia polyphenols can scavenge free radicals and modulate pathways involved in cellular aging, such as the NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways. Some human studies have reported improvements in markers of oxidative stress and endothelial function after Aronia supplementation, but these are generally small, short-term trials and do not directly assess clinical endpoints related to aging or longevity.
While the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects are well-documented in laboratory settings, robust clinical evidence demonstrating that Aronia can prevent or slow aging in humans is lacking. There is currently no long-term, large-scale human research directly linking Aronia consumption to reduced aging or increased lifespan. Therefore, the evidence rating is moderate (2 out of 5), reflecting promising mechanistic and preliminary clinical findings, but insufficient direct evidence for efficacy in aging prevention in humans.
Other ingredients used for Aging (prevention)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
fibroblast growth factor
Other health conditions supported by Aronia melanocarpa
Aging (prevention)Alzheimer's Disease
Arteriosclerosis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections