Maqui berries are grown only in the sourthern section of the Andes Mountains in Chile and have been consumed traditionally for stamina and energy. To indigenous people of Southern Chile, maqui berry is a symbol of health due to its strong healing power; historically, the nutrious value of Maqui berries contributes in fights between Incas and Spaniards.
Maqui berries are mostly ‘wild’ grown and are harvested once a year from December to March. Since these berries grow in and protect themselves from harsh environment and weather, Berries in Andes Mountains have higher levels of antioxidant than ones in milder climates.

Benefits of Maqui berries
Maqui berry is a rich source of several different types of anthocyanin, a family of phytochemical with a wide range of health- promoting benefits. Of many types of anthocyanin, Maqui berry is the one that contains the richest source of delphinidin.
Delphinidin is one of the most potent active anthocyanins. It has the most phenolic hydroxyl group (-OH) substitution, making it highly bioavailable and effective in scavenging free radicals. It is still the one of the most frequently studied types of anthocyanins for reducing oxidative stress and apoptosis.