by Bridget | May 20, 2021 | Blackcurrant, Uncategorised
It may be small, but the New Zealand blackcurrant punches above its weight when it comes to nutritional benefit. Supporting eye health, immunity, muscle recovery, blood flow, managing inflammation, promoting brain health, fighting free radicals and lowering blood...
by Katherine Reardon | May 5, 2020 | Blackcurrant
A number of significant laboratory studies have been carried out on blackcurrants. Below are some of the findings: INHIBITS INFLUENZA VIRUS INFECTION; Blackcurrants have been shown in laboratory studies to have properties that restrict the infection rate of...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
In 2010 Plant & Food Research Ltd scientists published a preliminary study that showed that natural phytochemicals from blackcurrants may reduce inflammation associated with some types of asthma1. Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant that...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
In 2009 Plant & Food Research Ltd scientists discovered and published that an extract from New Zealand blackcurrants that could help protect the body from the stresses of exercise1. Researchers found signs that the extract, taken in capsule form before and after...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
The article by Dr. Anamaria Jurcau and Dr. Aurel Simion is published in the journal, CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Currently we are facing a dementia epidemic, with estimations showing that by 2050 approximately 131 million people will be affected....
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
New Zealand Blackcurrants are being regarded in the UK as a ‘superfood’ and for good reason. A recent dose response study by Cook et al. (2016) at the University of Chichester has shown that blackcurrants are beneficial for athletes’ cardiovascular health,...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
A new study has found that New Zealand Blackcurrant extract can boost exercise-induced cardiovascular function and lower blood pressure during 30 minutes of brisk walking. The new findings also confirm the berry is more effective with longer use. The University of...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 8, 2020 | Blackcurrant
Blackcurrants are the star ingredient of one of our most popular products, AiOra Vascular + VISION – 100% Blackcurrant Antioxidant. Each capsule is packed with the benefits of around 60 Blackcurrants. But aside from being delicious, what exactly are the benefits of...
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