May have anticancer effects

Aronia berries may offer cancer protection. The anthocyanins in Aronia berries may inhibit the development of colon cancer cells, according to test-tube and animal research. In one test-tube investigation, it was shown that 50 mg of Aronia extract slowed the development of colon cancer cells by 60% after just 24 hours. This anti-cancer action is assumed to be a result of anthocyanins' strong antioxidant activity.

Similarly, berry extracts may lessen the oxidative stress linked to breast cancer. These extracts decreased the quantity of dangerous superoxide free radicals in blood samples obtained from breast cancer patients in one research. However, given the paucity of available data, human studies are required to assess the connection between Aronia berries and cancer prevention.