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SynthesisEndocrinology, diabetes & metabolism2026

The Effect of Aronia melanocarpa (Chokeberry) on Body Weight and Fasting Blood Sugar: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Negin Lohrasbi, Mahsa Elahikhah, Masoomeh Gholizadeh, Farhang Djafari, Nazgol Bahreini, Fatemeh Sheikhhossein, Gholamreza Askari, Mohammad Reza Amini

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Authors and funding

8 authors.

Negin LohrasbiStudent Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, National Nutrition & Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahsa ElahikhahDepartment of Nutrition Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Masoomeh GholizadehDepartment of Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Farhang DjafariSchool of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia.
Nazgol BahreiniDepartment of Nutrition, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS), Ahvaz, Iran.
Fatemeh SheikhhosseinDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
Gholamreza AskariNutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1194-9687
Mohammad Reza AminiNutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0640-2142

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPlant derivatives, particularly anthocyanin-rich phytochemicals, have been shown to positively influence metabolic parameters. This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analysis the effects of Aronia melanocarpa consumption on body weight and fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels.

methodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar up to January 2025. Results were reported as weighted mean differences (WMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using a random effects model. Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated with the Cochrane Q test and I-squared (I

resultsSeven studies were identified and included in this meta-analysis. The findings revealed no significant reductions in FBS (WMDs: 0.05 mmol/L, 95% CI: -0.05 to 0.16, p = 0.341), body weight (BW) (WMDs: -0.66 kg, 95% CI: -2.54, 1.22, p = 0.494), body mass index (BMI) (WMDs: 0.18 kg/m

conclusionThe present meta-analysis indicates that Aronia berry consumption does not affect the aforementioned variables. However, further clinical data and research into the mechanisms of Aronia melanocarpa are needed to better understand its potential benefits on glycemic markers and anthropometric measures.

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Blood GlucoseBody WeightPhotiniaPlant ExtractsBody Mass IndexFastingHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicBlood GlucosePlant Extractsbody weightchokeberryfasting blood sugarrandomised controlled trials

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PMCPMC12664649

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