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Braakhuis AJ, Somerville VX, Hurst RD · J Int Soc Sports Nutr (2020)
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68 peer-reviewed studies
What the evidence says
Blackcurrant doesn't have enough studies with structured effect-size data yet to pool a verdict. Browse the studies below for individual findings.
Most evidence is from high-quality meta-analyses and randomised trials published 2000–2026.
Based on 68 studies · 2 meta-analyses · 59 RCTs
Confidence
High confidenceBy outcome
35 studies in the last 5 years · Latest meta-analysis: 2026
Braakhuis AJ, Somerville VX, Hurst RD · J Int Soc Sports Nutr (2020)
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In plain English: Berry polyphenols may support skeletal health via antioxidant and anti-resorptive mechanisms, but current clinical evidence is limited by small samples, heterogeneity, and lack of fracture outcomes.
Perna S, Ruina GF, Acharya A, Mazzola G, Rondanelli M, Riso P. · Nutrients (2025)
Şahin PhD MA, Bilgiç PhD P, Montanari MSc S, Willems PhD MET · J Diet Suppl (2022)
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Cook MD, Myers SD, Gault ML, Edwards VC, Willems MET · Eur J Appl Physiol (2017)
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Dalgård C, Nielsen F, Morrow JD, Enghusen-Poulsen H, Jonung T, Hørder M · Br J Nutr (2009)
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Ohguro H, Ohguro I, Yagi S · J Ocul Pharmacol Ther (2013)
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Castro-Acosta ML, Stone SG, Mok JE, Mhajan RK, Fu CI, Lenihan-Geels GN · J Nutr Biochem (2017)
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West NX, Hughes JA, Parker DM, Moohan M, Addy M · J Dent (2003)
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Yoshida K, Ohguro I, Ohguro H · J Ocul Pharmacol Ther (2013)
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Ray S, Belch JJ, Craigie AM, Khan F, Kennedy G, Hill A · Br J Dermatol (2016)
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Erlund I, Marniemi J, Hakala P, Alfthan G, Meririnne E, Aro A · Eur J Clin Nutr (2003)
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Nanavati K, Vitzel KF, Rutherfurd-Markwick K, Hurst R, Ali A · Nutrients (2026)
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Willems MET, Parktin N, Widjaja W, Ajjimaporn A · Nutrients (2018)
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Watson AW, Okello EJ, Brooker HJ, Lester S, McDougall GJ, Wesnes KA · Nutr Neurosci (2019)
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Costello R, Willems MET, Myers SD, Myers F, Lewis NA, Lee BJ · Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab (2020)
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Ohguro H, Ohguro I, Katai M, Tanaka S · Ophthalmologica (2012)
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Törrönen R, Kolehmainen M, Sarkkinen E, Mykkänen H, Niskanen L · Am J Clin Nutr (2012)
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Willems ME, Myers SD, Gault ML, Cook MD · Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab (2015)
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Nosal BM, Thornton SN, Darooghegi Mofrad M, Sakaki JR, Mahoney KJ, Macdonald Z · J Nutr Biochem (2024)
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Potter JA, Hodgson CI, Broadhurst M, Howell L, Gilbert J, Willems MET · Eur J Appl Physiol (2020)
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