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SynthesisNutrients2026

The Therapeutic Potential of Berry-Derived and Berry-Based Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence.

Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Rosamaria Caminiti, Valeria Mazza, Saverio Nucera, Stefania Proietti, Francesca Oppedisano, Jessica Maiuolo, Roberta Macrì, Maria Serra, Valentina Malafoglia and 7 more

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Synthesis in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

17 authors.

Lucia Carmela PassacatiniPain Physiology and Pharmacology, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, 00166 Rome, Italy.
Rosamaria CaminitiDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Valeria MazzaDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-3969-1328
Saverio NuceraDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0000-4015
Stefania ProiettiAgea, Coordinating Body, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Francesca OppedisanoDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0930-8987
Jessica MaiuoloDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Roberta MacrìDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2345-6751
Maria SerraDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-7736-2207
Valentina MalafogliaPain Physiology and Pharmacology, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, 00166 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1533-704X
Federica MarrelliDepartment of Health Sciences, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0009-0006-7653-9565
Andrea SoluriDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4623-6839
Myriam CarpenitoCardiology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0631-7573
Carlo TominoSan Raffaele Sulmona, Viale dell'Agricoltura, 67039 Sulmona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1823-2195
Vincenzo MollaceDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Sara IlariPain Physiology and Pharmacology, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, 00166 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6756-6530
Carolina MuscoliDepartment of Health Sciences, Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health (IRC-FSH), University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1047-4467

Funding

Ministero della Salute GR-2021-12375174Ministero della Salute SG-2021-12375551Ministero dell'università e della ricerca 202273HF83Ministero dell'università e della ricerca P2022FAS5R
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionBerry-derived and berry-based interventions have gained increasing attention for their potential health benefits. Berries are rich in diverse bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and anthocyanins, which are associated with a broad range of biological activities, particularly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Over the last decade, numerous studies have focused on berries, particularly those from the Ericaceae family (blueberry, cranberry and bilberry), the Solanaceae family (goji berry,

methodsA systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to identify relevant articles published up to July 2026. After the removal of duplicates and a thorough screening of titles, abstracts, and full texts, a total of 19 studies were included, comprising 16 studies conducted on animal models and 3 clinical studies involving patients. The 3 clinical studies corresponded to 5 publications and involved a total of 68 unique participants, as two publications were secondary analyses of the same patient cohorts. These investigations evaluated the possible effects of berry-derived and berry-based interventions in both experimental models and clinical settings.

resultsPreclinical studies suggested potential protective effects against intestinal inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, improving epithelial barrier integrity, and restoring gut microbiota composition. The included clinical studies reported improvements in disease activity, fecal calprotectin levels, quality of life, and remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis. Nevertheless, the available clinical evidence remains limited and heterogeneous, preventing definitive conclusions regarding clinical efficacy.

conclusionsThe current clinical data should therefore be considered preliminary. Larger and more rigorous randomized controlled trials are needed to determine whether the biological effects observed in preclinical models translate into clinically relevant benefits in patients with IBD. Overall, preclinical evidence complements clinical findings by providing mechanistic insights that help contextualize and interpret outcomes observed in human studies.

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FruitInflammatory Bowel DiseasesPhytotherapyPlant ExtractsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsColitis, UlcerativeHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsPlant Extractsberriesberry-based interventionschronic inflammationdietaryinflammatory bowel diseases

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PMID42884731
PMCPMC13667136

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