Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui)

The Basics On Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui)

What is Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui)?

Maqui, also known as Chilean wineberry, is a richly-colored berry that contains a potent type of antioxidant anthocyanidin known as delphinidins.

What are other names for Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui)?

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What is Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) used for?

Maqui berry has been deemed a superfruit due to its high content of potent antioxidants. It demonstrates many potential benefits, including improved inflammation, “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and blood sugar control. Some research suggests that it may also have anti-aging effects and promote gut and eye health.

How Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) is classified

Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) During Pregnancy

What we know about using Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) from CIR

In view of the continuous growth of the botanical dietary supplement industry and the increased popularity of lesser known or exotic botanicals, recent findings are described on the phytochemical composition and biological activities of five selected fruits consumed in the United States, namely, açaí, noni, mangosteen, black chokeberry, and maqui berry. A review of the ethnomedicinal uses of these plants has revealed some similarities ranging from wound-healing to the treatment of fever and infectious diseases. Laboratory studies on açaí have shown both its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro, and more importantly, its neuroprotective properties in animals. Anthraquinones and iridoid glucosides isolated from noni fruit induce the phase II enzyme quinone reductase (QR), and noni fruit juice exhibited antitumor and antidiabetic activities in certain animal models. Antitumorigenic effects of mangosteen in animal xenograft models of human cancers have been attributed to its xanthone content, and pure α-mangostin was shown to display antineoplastic activity in mice despite a reported low oral bioavailability. Work on the less extensively investigated black chokeberry and maqui berry has focused on recent isolation studies and has resulted in the identification of bioactive secondary metabolites with QR-inducing and hydroxyl-radical scavenging properties. On the basis of the safety studies and toxicity case reports described herein, these fruits may be generally considered as safe. However, cases of adulteration found in a commercialized açaí product and some conflicting results from mangosteen safety studies warrant further investigation on the safety of these marketed botanical dietary supplements.

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