ABOUT
MAQUI

Aristotelia chilensis. 

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The Maqui plant is an evergreen, native to South America. The plant produces berries which are deep purple in colour and are similar size to a pea. Maqui berries contain high levels of anthocyanins and polyphenals. The berries are reported to have the highest antioxidant properties of any berry.

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Antioxidants are important as they neutralise chemicals called free radicals, preventing or slowing cell damage in the body. Free radicals are produced the process of oxidation, they cause damage to cell membranes and other structures and have been linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, Parkinsons, Alzheimer's autoimmune diseases, cognitive decline and eye conditions such as Macular degeneration.

Studies have found consumption of Maqui Berry regularly can support the: 

• lowering of blood pressure

• promotion of good cholesterol

• maintenance of healthy skin

• maintenance of eye health

• retaining of healthy bones and joints

• weight loss journey

• improvement of energy levels

• reduction of inflammation

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Maqui Berry Products recommends that you consult with your health care provider before taking the powder as a health supplement. 

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To further review the research in this area, some articles are accessible below: ​

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Aguilo, V., Gonzalez-Trujano, M. E., Hernandez-Leon, A., Estrada-Camerena, E., Pellicer, F., & Garcia-Viguera, C. 2021. 'Antinociceptive effects of maqui-berry (Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stunz)'. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 72(7): 947-955. doi: 10.1080/09637486.2021.1895727 )

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Davinelli S., Bertoglio JC., Zarrelli A., Pina R. & Scapagnini G. 2015. 'A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of an Anthocyanin-Maqui Berry Extract (Delphinol®) on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers'. Journal of the American College of Nutrition;34 Suppl 1:28-33. doi:10.1080/07315724.2015.1080108

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Ghezzi P., Jaquet, V., Mercucci, F., & Schmidt, H. H. H. W. 2017. 'The Oxidative Stress Theory of Disease: Levels of Evidence and Epsitemological Aspects' The British Journal of Pharmacology June 174(12): 1784-1796. doi/abs/10.1111/bph.13544.

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Masoodi, H., Villaño D. & Zafrilla P. 2019. 'A comprehensive review on fruit Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui) for modern health: towards a better understanding'. Food & Function Royal Society of Chemistry. 10(6):3057-3067. doi:10.1039/c8fo02429d

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Quispe-Fuentes, I., Vega-Gálvez, A., & Campos-Requena, V. H. 2017. 'Antioxidant Compound Extraction from Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis [Mol] Stuntz) Berries: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology'. Antioxidants, 6(1), 10. doi.org/10.3390/antiox6010010

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Savic KJ, Djokic, L., Stankovic, N., Moric, I., Pavlovic, B., Senerovic, L., Aydogan, C. & Pavic, A.2023. 'Maqui Berry Extract inhibits filamentation of Candida albicans and improves the antifungal efficacy of nystatin'. Journal of Functional Foods. 106, 105617. doi:10.1016/j.jff.2023.105617

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Schreckinger ME., Lotton J., Lila MA., & de Mejia EG. 2010 'Berries from South America: a comprehensive review on chemistry, health potential, and commercialization' Journal of Medicinal Food. 13(2):233-246. doi:10.1089/jmf.2009.0233

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Vergara D., Ávila D., Escobar E., Carrasco-Pozo C., Sánchez . &, Gotteland M. 2015. 'The intake of maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) berry extract normalizes H2O2 and IL-6 concentrations in exhaled breath condensate from healthy smokers - an explorative study'. Nutrition Journal. 14:27. doi:10.1186/s12937-015-0008-1

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Watson RR., Schönlau F. 2015 'Nutraceutical and antioxidant effects of a delphinidin-rich maqui berry extract Delphinol®: a review'. Minerva Cardioangiol. 63(2 Suppl 1):1-12. Accessed here

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