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We harness the power of aronia berries - highest polyphenols of any fruit or veg! Polyphenols are the key to metabolic health. Based in West Cork.

Led by a doctor and global nutrition expert. Available online and select stockists nationwide.

28/07/2026

From the home of açaí… meet its powerful European cousin. 💜

This smoothie with PhyterBerry Aronia powder was photographed in Brazil - the country that made açaí famous around the world.

While açaí berries are naturally rich in polyphenols - aronia has approx 3 times more and what alot of people don't realise,
many ready-made açaí bowls, purées and products contain added sugar to balance their tart flavour.

Aronia has a naturally tart taste too - but with PhyterBerry, you’re getting 100% pure aronia berries, with NO added sugar.

Just one teaspoon can be stirred into smoothies, yoghurt, porridge or juice for a simple daily source of natural polyphenols.

And unlike açaí travelling thousands of miles from South America, aronia can be grown much closer to home - helping to reduce food miles while supporting more sustainable berry cultivation.

You’ve heard the hype about açaí. Now it’s time to discover ARONIA.

Start with one teaspoon a day and give your smoothie a powerful purple upgrade. 💜

Find your PhyterBerry online and through stockists nationwide.

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27/07/2026

VO₂ max is one of the most important measures of aerobic fitness.

Put simply, it describes the maximum amount of oxygen your body can take in and use during intense exercise.

Why does that matter?

Your working muscles need oxygen to produce energy. The more effectively oxygen can be delivered and used, the better equipped you are to sustain demanding aerobic exercise.

Aronia berries contain exceptionally high levels of natural polyphenols, including anthocyanins. Dr. Steve explains how their potential effects on blood-vessel function, circulation and oxygen delivery may help support aerobic performance and VO₂ max.

VO₂ max is still shaped by your training, genetics, recovery and overall nutrition. Aronia isn’t a substitute for the work - but it may provide natural nutritional support around that work.

PhyterBerry SPORT - Your Performance Polyphenol Boost

Ref: Stankiewicz et al, 2023

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23/07/2026

Inflammation after exercise is not automatically a bad thing.

The initial response is part of the body’s natural repair and adaptation process. The problem can arise when pro-inflammatory signalling continues and contributes to a secondary cascade of muscle damage.

That can matter when you’re training repeatedly - whether you’re preparing for a marathon, building cycling endurance or competing at an elite level.

🫐Aronia berries are naturally high in polyphenols, particularly in anthocyanins. Dr. Steve explains how these compounds may help regulate inflammatory signalling and support the body’s transition from exercise stress into repair and recovery.

The aim isn’t to eliminate the body’s natural response. It is to help that response remain controlled and appropriate.

💪🏼 Because effective recovery is what allows you to return to training and perform consistently.

Follow for Part 3 which explains VO₂ max - and why oxygen use matters for endurance.

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21/07/2026

Getting fitter isn't just about the workout itself.

Exercise places your body under controlled stress. In response, it activates its own repair, defence and adaptation systems. This process is known as the hormetic effect.

It is one of the reasons consistent training can make the body stronger and more resilient over time.

Aronia berries contain an unusually high and diverse range of natural polyphenols. Emerging research suggests these plant compounds may support the body’s protective response and contribute to improved exercise adaptation and performance outcomes.

For example, one study by Pilaczynska-Szczesniak et al. (2005) found that supplementation with chokeberry (aronia) juice in rowers was associated with reduced oxidative stress markers and improved antioxidant status during intensive training.

Dr. Steve refers to this growing body of evidence when explaining how aronia polyphenols may support you adapting to sustained physical stress.

This isn’t about removing all exercise-related stress. That stress is part of the signal your body needs. It’s about supporting the body as it responds, repairs and adapts.

Part 2 looks at what happens when the inflammatory response has done its job.

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17/07/2026

Not sure which PhyterBerry aronia powder is right for you? Here’s a simple guide. 💜

Aronia berries are scientifically proven for having the highest levels of polyphenols of any fruit or vegetable - by far!

These naturally occurring plant compounds help support the body’s own antioxidant defences, metabolism and overall wellbeing.

Our organic aronia powders make it easy to add a concentrated source of natural polyphenols to your everyday routine - just choose the one that best matches your goal:

💗 FOCUS – your gut polyphenol boost
💚 LIFE – your daily polyphenol boost for everyday wellness
💖 SPORT – your performance polyphenol boost for training and recovery

Try adding your powder to:

🥣 Natural yoghurt, porridge or overnight oats
🍓 Smoothies and smoothie bowls
🥛 Milk, kefir or a protein shake
🍧 Homemade energy balls or ice cream

A small daily addition that makes it easier to bring more natural polyphenols into your diet.

Which one best matches your goal - FOCUS, LIFE or SPORT?

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07/07/2026

The secret to a pure berry isn’t what we add - it’s what we don’t need to add and it starts long before harvest - in the soil.

Here Dr. Steve explains how our aronia plants thrive in a healthy, living environment. The wool and wood chip mulch has naturally rotted down, creating fungal-rich soil that supports mycorrhizal fungi - beneficial fungi that live partly in the soil and partly around the root hairs of plants.

It’s a two-way relationship: the fungi help the plant access nutrients, and the plant feeds the fungi in return.

✅️When the soil is healthy, the plant is stronger. Aronia can tolerate w**d competition, grow without the need for insecticides, and produce naturally resilient berries.

✅️That’s why we don’t spray our aronia plants with pesticides. We don’t need to.

At the end of the day, a pure berry is produced - rich in polyphenols, which are passed on to you when you consume aronia.

Healthy soil. Healthy plants. Pure berries.

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24/06/2026

✈️ Don't leave your healthy habits at home.

Summer holidays are for relaxing, exploring and making memories - but they can also disrupt the routines that help you feel your best.

That's why we love taking our PhyterBerry Aronia Capsules when we travel.

🌿 Easy to pack
🌿 No refrigeration required
🌿 Perfect for hand luggage
🌿 A convenient way to maintain your daily polyphenol intake wherever your travels take you.

Whether you're heading abroad, enjoying a staycation, or taking a weekend away, capsules make it simple to keep supporting your wellbeing while travelling.

💜 If you missed out on our capsules Special Offer in this week's newsletter, comment 'capsule' and we'll send it to you!

Happy holidays! 🌞

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http://www.phyterberryaronia.com/

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