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Maqui berry

Maqui is an evergreen shrub that originates from Chile and Argentina. Its berries and the juice of the berries are used for medicinal purposes. The maqui berry is used to support weight loss, treat diabetes, heart disease and fatigue, as well as for detoxification and to promote general health and well-being.

How does the maqui berry work?

Maquiberries and the juice of the maqui berry contain chemicals that act as antioxidants and protect the body's cells from damage.

How effective are maqui berries?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of maqui berries for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and fatigue, as well as when used to support weight loss and increase energy and stamina. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of maqui berries in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether maqui berry is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of maqui berries during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid maqui berries.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Maqui Berries and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of maqui berries depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for maqui berries. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

  1. Escribano-Bailón MT, Alcalde-Eon C, Muñoz O, et al. Anthocyanins in berries of Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz). Phytochem Anal 2006;17:8-14.
  2. Miranda-Rottmann S, Aspillaga AA, Pérez DD, et al. Juice and phenolic fractions of the berry Aristotelia chilensis inhibit LDL oxidation in vitro and protect human endothelial cells against oxidative stress. J Agric Food Chem 2002;50:7542-7.
  3. Rubilar M, Jara C, Poo Y, et al. Extracts of maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) and murta (Ugni molinae Turcz.): sources of antioxidant compounds and alpha-glucosidase/alpha-amylase inhibitors. J Agric Food Chem 2011;59:1630-7.
  4. Ruiz A, Hermosín-Gutiérrez I, Mardones C, et al. Polyphenols and antioxidant activity of calafate ( Berberis microphylla ) fruits and other native berries from Southern Chile. J Agric Food Chem 2010;58:6081-9.
  5. Suwalsky M, Vargas P, Avello M, et al. Human erythrocytes are affected in vitro by flavonoids of Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui) leaves. Int J Pharm 2008;363:85-90.