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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.

11/09/2026

💜 Some recommendations mean that little bit more…

A huge thank you to the lovely Rochelle from The Pantry for recommending PhyterBerry Aronia Juice in this month’s Rude Health Magazine for Health Stores Ireland. 💜

Recommendations always mean a lot to us, but when they come from someone who works with customers every day - and who has personally experienced the difference that adding aronia can make - it means even more.

And this is exactly why we love sharing the story of this incredible little berry.

Aronia is SO packed with polyphenols and is still relatively unknown to so many people.

Once you discover it, though, you may wonder how you ever missed it.

If you haven’t tried aronia yet, maybe it’s time to discover what this remarkable berry can bring to your daily routine and improve how you feel 💜

Thank you, Rochelle, for believing in aronia and supporting an Irish business.

26/08/2026

One small berry. Over 3x the polyphenols of blueberries or açaí.

We hear a lot about blueberries, açaí and other so-called “superfoods”. But when you look at polyphenol content, aronia berries are in a different league.

Polyphenols are natural plant compounds found in berries, colourful fruit and vegetables, coffee, cocoa, herbs and spices, seeds, nuts etc And aronia berries are an exceptionally concentrated source.

That’s why we built PhyterBerry around this remarkable little berry.

Just a naturally powerful berry, backed by science. And a simple way to add more naturally occurring polyphenols to your everyday routine - whether you prefer juice, powder or capsules.

💜 Find Your PhyterBerry online at www.phyterberryaronia.com or in healthfood stores and pharmacies nationwide 💜

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20/08/2026

Your PB isn’t built on race day.

It’s built in the sessions you can come back and repeat.

Hard training creates stress in the body - and when the training load goes up, recovery becomes part of the performance plan.

That’s where PhyterBerry SPORT fits in.

Aronia berries are naturally high in polyphenols, including anthocyanins - plant compounds being studied for their role in the body’s response to exercise stress.

PhyterBerry SPORT gives you a measured, high-polyphenol dose designed to fit consistently into a serious training block.

Train hard. Recover. Come back ready.

TRAIN. RECOVER. PERFORM.

Discover more about the science behind aronia in sport on our website.

17/08/2026

A huge thank you to the fabulous Kate Kate Ryan Flavour.ie for having Dr. Steve along for the ‘New Era Drinks’ discussion at CorkOnAForkFest yesterday!

Steve explored why polyphenols are so important for our metabolic health and how adding aronia juice to your daily routine can be a simple, delicious way to boost your polyphenol intake. 💜

And then came the best part… tasting the aronia juice! 🫐

It was fantastic to see such an engaged audience getting curious about the science behind what we drink - and discovering the incredible polyphenol power of aronia berries.

A brilliant afternoon of conversation, discovery and, of course, plenty of tasting! 🙌

Thanks also to Active Brewing Co., My Goodness and Saor Bar for sharing the stage with us 💜

15/08/2026

We are looking forward to chatting all things aronia juice tomorrow at the 'Stories & Sips' event with the lovely Kate Kate Ryan Flavour.ie as part of the CorkOnAForkFest

Come along and try aronia and learn about the amazing benefits of this berry juice 💜

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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