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Aronia in the diet of diabetics
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Abstract
Aronia or chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a fruit rich in polyphenols, such as anthocyanins, procyanidins and chlorogenic acid, which have beneficial influence on blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol and triglycerides levels, and also increase antioxidant capacity of body fluids. Therefore, aronia juice (especially when sweetened with steviosides) or powdered extract in capsules can be a valuable component of diabetics diet.
Abstract
Aronia or chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a fruit rich in polyphenols, such as anthocyanins, procyanidins and chlorogenic acid, which have beneficial influence on blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol and triglycerides levels, and also increase antioxidant capacity of body fluids. Therefore, aronia juice (especially when sweetened with steviosides) or powdered extract in capsules can be a valuable component of diabetics diet.
Keywords
aronia; antioxidants; diabetes; dietary supplement
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Aronia in the diet of diabetics
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Article type
Review article
Pages
196-200
Published online
2013-01-07
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Diabetologia Kliniczna 2012;1(5):196-200.
Keywords
aronia
antioxidants
diabetes
dietary supplement
Authors
Małgorzata Gawryś
Katarzyna Zawada
Iwona Wawer