Impacts of Aronia on Inflammation and the Gut Microbiome

A juice blend of three different cultivars was used: Viking, MacKenzie and Autumn Magic. Raw juice was heat pasteurized before provided to participants. Participants consumed 100 mL of juice per day.

The placebo was flavor, color, and carbohydrate-matched to aronia juice. The placebo consisted of 28.8 g black cherry Koolaid mix (no sugar added), 128.5 g sorbitol, 74.5 g glucose, 77.9 g fructose, 4 oz lemon juice, 16 drops of blue food coloring, and enough water to create 1 L of solution. Participants consumed 100 mL of juice per day.