
Aronia
Aronia melanocarpa
Aronia is a magician with a natural talent, hiding under the leaves of the bush and awaiting her grand entrance. For some, this never comes, since the astringent taste and harsh appearance of the fresh berries scares away the sweet-toothed. Only those in the know appreciate the aronia's contribution to our health. 150 ml of aronia juice a day improves well-being, scares away headaches and helps you work harder.
Aronia have a positive effect on the body and make us healthier:
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cleanse, strengthen and tone the body
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reduce emotional tension
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expand and strengthen blood vessels
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promote brain activity
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lower blood pressure
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encourage appetite and digestion
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normalize thyroid function
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eliminate radioactive substances
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contribute to regenerative processes in muscle and bone tissue
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impede the development of dysentery and staphylococcal infection agents
The regular use of aronia helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:
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hypertension
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diabetes
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kidney disease
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poisoning
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gastritis with reduced gastric acid levels
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rheumatism
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hepatitis
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skin diseases
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allergies
Avoid excessive consumption of aronia in the case of:
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gastritis with high stomach acid content
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stomach or duodenal ulcers
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low blood pressure
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thrombosis
Interesting facts on aronia:
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In Estonia, Latvian-grown aronia are used in the preparation of blood pressure lowering medication for heart patients.
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Aronia contain a lot of colour pigment. AS Latvijas Balzāms used to use aronia juice as a colouring agent for wines, and they are still used in baking today.