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Black Currant

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•Last Updated: May 12, 2025

Black currant is a nutrient-rich berry that contains high amounts of iron, manganese, and antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins.^[1] Black currant can be consumed as a food or supplement and might have beneficial effects on immune function.

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45 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

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BEndothelial Function

D2 outcomes

Last Updated:May 12, 2025

1 reference on this page

45 participants in trials and 1 meta-analysis

Examine Evidence Grades

BEndothelial Function

D2 outcomes

What are other names for Black Currant?

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Cardiovascular Disease	3 Outcomes		1 Study

Cardiovascular Disease

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Cardiovascular Disease

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New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves exercise recovery

New Zealand blackcurrant extract may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness, but this trial’s somewhat indeterminate results warrant further research.

References

Examine Database References

Pulse Wave Velocity - Talebi S, Shirani M, Shokri-Mashhadi N, Sadeghi O, Karav S, Bagherniya M, Sahebkar AThe long-term and post-prandial effects of berry consumption on endothelial dysfunction in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Int J Food Sci Nutr.(2025 Mar)