Another name for chokeberry is chokeberry. It is a very healthy berry that is used in cooking and traditional medicine. Despite the richness of vitamins and microelements, chokeberry also has strict contraindications.
About the pros
Each black chokeberry berry is saturated with many substances necessary for the normal functioning of a healthy human body. Aronia is rich in organic acids, fructose, glucose, vitamins P, E, K, C, B1, B2 and B6. It also contains a lot of beta-carotene and a whole set of trace elements, including fluorine, boron, iron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, etc. Moreover, berries contain more iodine than raspberries or strawberries.
Thanks to this composition, the use of chokeberry helps to fight the manifestations of allergic reactions, various diseases of the thyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract. It also helps to cope with problems in the functioning of the kidneys, liver, gallbladder. Aronia has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
Those who suffer from low acidity of the stomach should eat several berries just before meals to improve digestion. Thanks to this, the unpleasant feeling of heaviness in the abdomen will also disappear, the absorption of nutrients will increase, and bad breath will disappear if it was caused by malfunctions in the stomach.
Chokeberry is considered an effective means of preventing the occurrence of coronary heart disease, varicose veins. It also helps to fight the weakened blood circulation in the cerebral arteries. Eating chokeberry fruit lowers the risk of small blood vessel thrombosis.
In addition, this berry significantly enhances the body's immune defenses. Therefore, chokeberry jam is so popular, helping to resist colds in winter and autumn. Infusions and compotes are no less useful.
Aronia also removes heavy metals from the body, has choleretic properties and improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels - they become elastic and resilient.
And about the cons
It is not worth getting carried away with black chokeberry for those suffering from increased acidity of the stomach. Also, the effect of the berry will not be appreciated by those who have low blood pressure, since the use of chokeberry in this case can only aggravate the situation.
It is highly discouraged to eat chokeberry berries for those who suffer from stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, etc., especially during an exacerbation of the disease.
It is best to consult with your doctor first if you have any medical conditions related to blood pressure or the digestive system.
