Blackcurrant

One of nature's most powerful antioxidants

This small but powerful berry is gaining a reputation as one of the best superfoods available globally. Putting the blueberry to shame, blackcurrants are packed full of vitamin C and antioxidants known to help boost the immune system and reduce oxidative stress. People take blackcurrant to help their blood flow, immune system, as well as eye, gut and kidney health.

Nutritional content

Blackcurrants are an exceptionally rich source of vitamin C (containing three times more than oranges) and natural phenolic compounds, notably anthocyanins. This winning combination appears to bestow an anti-inflammatory effect, promoting cardiovascular and brain health, and offering some protection against age-related eye problems.

Where our blackcurrants are grown

The fertile alluvial plains of Pleasant Point in South Canterbury, along with pure water from the majestic Southern Alps, provide the ideal conditions for our blackcurrants. We grow naturally superior blackcurrants that offer the purest and most exceptional levels of vitamin C and antioxidants which have been scientifically proven to enhance your overall health and wellbeing.

From orchard to table, a meticulous level of care is put in to ensuring our blackcurrant powder remains the purest and most nutrient-rich it can possibly be.

Benefits

Anthocyanins have been shown to reduce the effects of asthmatic lung inflammation.

Reference:
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/520645

In addition to high levels of vitamin C, blackcurrants have plenty of anthocyanins and antioxidants that help to strengthen your immune system, soothe sore throats and ease flu symptoms. The way the polyphenol anthocyanins in blackcurrants work with the immune system means that if we do get sick, the severity and subsequent tissue damage from the infection may be decreased, thus allowing us to recover faster. It is also antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitoxic and and antiseptic.

Reference:
https://www.nzblackcurrants.com/assets/images/Health-Benefits-review-updated-9-November-2012.pdf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17634269/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20229526/

Blackcurrants are known to help lower blood pressure, and help cells in your heart resist damage.

With high levels of anthocyanins and vitamin C, scientific research suggests blackcurrants have many benefits in promoting health and preventing diseases.

Reference:
https://www.blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk/research/

A recent study found that blackcurrants are packed full of a key brain nutrient that helps fight age-related brain conditions and helps maintain whole body health and wellness.

Reference:
https://www.blackcurrant.co.nz/blackcurrants-and-brainhealth-world-first-discovery-at-auckland-uni/
https://www.blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk/the-natural-brain-boost/

Read our article on the blackcurrant https://nutrientrescue.nz/blackcurrant-keeps-doctor-away

Studies have shown that blackcurrants an enhance the immune response in people who exercise regularly, and they're able to train for longer periods of time.

Blackcurrants have a direct effect on your body's inflammatory response. They contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is a type of omega-fatty acid that's been said to help ease inflammation in the body. The high GLA and anthocyanin content can help reduce joint or muscle damage. It's also known to increase heart blood flow which suggests it may help you recover after exercise.

Reference:
https://www.healthline.com/health/health-benefits-black-currant

Scientists have discovered that dietary antioxidants play an important role in maintaining eye health and vision, particularly in preventing cataracts.

Reference:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6523787/

Helpful in forming collagen which is essential for skin care and anti-aging. The National Psoriasis Foundation recommends blackcurrants to help ease psoriasis symptoms.