Maqui Berry Superfood
“The term ‘superfood’ is a marketing term used to describe foods that are exceptionally rich in certain nutrients or believed to have health benefits beyond their basic nutritional content.
Maqui Berry
Called Aristotelia chilensis, it is a fruit with a high concentration of polyphenols and anthocyanins.
The maqui plant has been used for centuries, it is the secret of the longevity of the indigenous people of southern Chile (Mapuches).
Maqui berry is an evergreen tree that grows mainly in the south and south-central area of Chile. Its fruits are considered to be a rich source of anthocyanins and polyphenols with antioxidant activity, to which a series of biological activities have been attributed. Beneficial to human health, which include prevention or reduction of the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus (DM), arthritis, some types of cancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, among others.
The anthocyanins present in maqui are composed of 75% delphinidin, which makes it the most concentrated fruit in delphinidin (polyphenols) in the plant kingdom and makes it totally unique and special.”
This text provides information about Maqui Berry as a potential superfood, its botanical name, its historical use by indigenous people in Chile, and its rich content of polyphenols and anthocyanins with potential health benefits.