(Ribes nigrum)
Blackcurrants are like snowflakes on a sunny morning. They remind us of winter in summer, and of summer in winter. They are like an impossible friendship between summer and winter, each giving the other what it lacks. Bursting on the tongue, the blackcurrant is pleasantly refreshing, while its juice, syrup or juice drink, added to tea, treats colds and increase’s the body’s resistance to illness. Blackcurrants contain substances that have a positive effect on nerve cell health and delay aging. Each berry, glass of blackcurrant drink or juice will help us feel younger for longer, giving us the strength to enjoy the festive feeling of winter evenings and long for them on hot summer days!
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B17Protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Vitamin B6Has a positive effect on the metabolism, stimulates the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. An average of 110 disease stem from a lack of this vitamin.
- Vitamin B9Improves circulation, prevents anaemia and leukaemia. This vitamin is very necessary for pregnant women. Vitamin B9 is effective in cases of stomach and gastro-intestinal tract inflammations.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin EAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin PImproves capillary condition and strengthens them. Promotes the absorption of ascorbic acid. Prevents chronic fatigue, headaches, improves sleep and increases resistance to disease.
- Vitamin PP“Healer” of the nerve cells and system. Maintains heart function, regulates cholesterol level. Vitamin PP improves pancreatic secretion and juice content, normalizes liver function.
- Ca calciumStrengthens teeth and bones, promotes blood supply to tissues, strengthens the heart and nervous system.
- Co cobaltPromotes red blood cell formation, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, activates enzyme function, regulates the level of vitamin B12 in the blood.
- Cr chromiumStimulates insulin function, reduces cravings for sweets, stimulates enzymes during metabolic processes, promotes body growth, protects blood vessels from calcification.
- Cu copperRequired in red blood cell formation. Helps prevent depression and low moods.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- Mn manganeseStrengthens the immune system, promotes bone and hormone formation and blood-forming processes. Participates in cholesterol synthesis and antioxidant processes.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- P phosphorusSupplies the body with energy, participates in building bones and teeth, regulates calcium levels in the blood and metabolic processes.
- Zn zincHas a positive impact on wound healing and tissue elasticity, promotes the formation of insulin and enzyme function, regulates carbohydrate processing and body growth. Stimulates the immune system.
- chlorogenic acidRegulates central nervous system function. Useful for the prevention of oncological diseases. Stimulates bile secretion and removal. Has a spasmolitic and anti-inflammatory effect.
- citric acidCitric acid removes toxins from the body, dissolves salts, improves digestive function and vision. Important in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- coumarinNormalizes blood-forming processes, reduces prothrombin levels. Important role in preventing strokes, since it normalizes blood clotting by preventing blood clots from forming.
- flavonoidsStrong antioxidants. Anti-allergic, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory and antifebrile effect. Protect nerve cells from harmful stimuli.
- malic acidUsed in medicine as a remedy for hoarseness.
- phenolic acidAntiseptic, antithrombotic, antiviral, antitumor and antioxidant effect. Improves renal function and stimulates their antitoxic function. Stimulates bile secretion and removal.
- phytoncidesPhytoncides are the most “aggressive” nutrients, since they actively eliminate pathogens – microorganisms.
- quinic acidImportant in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- salicylic acidKnown for its mild antiseptic effect.
- serotoninOne of the most powerful mood, appetite, sleep ain pain sensitivity determinants in the body.
- succinic acidStrengthens the immune system, improves organ and nervous system function, stimulates insulin secretion, neutralizes harmful substances, ensures the elasticity of blood vessel walls.
• improve the immune system and the ability to work
• have a calming effect on the nervous system
• reduce migraines
• improve oxygen access to cells
• normalize blood pressure
• multiply red blood cells and improve circulation
• strengthen the capillaries
• prevent blood clots
• reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood
• improve the appetite
• stimulate stomach and intestine function, improve metabolism
• help release sweat, urine, bile
• protect the skin and prevent free radicals
The regular use of blackcurrants helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:
• cold, bronchitis and wheezing
• anaemia
• atherosclerosis
• hypertension
• heart problems
• kidney stones and bladder stones
• rheumatism
• gout
• tuberculosis
• oedema
Avoid excessive consumption of blackcurrants in the case of:
• stomach or duodenal ulcers
• acute gastritis or hepatitis
- 20-30 blackcurrants are enough to get a daily dose of vitamin C. Only rosehip fruit contains more
- All the overground parts of the blackcurrant plant can be used – buds, berries and leaves.
- Blackcurrants are the most commonly cultivated berry bush.