What the evidence says. Several controlled trials; effects real but modest or context-dependent.
Nutrition per serving 1 cup whole (152 g)
Water138.3 g91%
Sugars7.4 g5%
Fibre3 g2%
Other carbs1.3 g1%
Protein1 g1%
Fat0.5 g0%
What's in one serving, by weight — average composition (USDA).One serving as % of the adult daily requirement (FDA Daily Values). The bold outer ring = 100% of a day's needs.
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a fruit used for excellent vitamin c source supporting antioxidant defence and collagen synthesis. NutriDex grades the human evidence as Moderate. Strawberries are a nutrient-dense, low-calorie berry whose strongest, most consistent nutritional credential is being an outstanding source of vitamin C, with useful fibre, potassium and polyphenols. Human evidence for disease-modifying effects is moderate rather than definitive: a meta-analysis of randomised trials found strawberry intervention significantly lowered C-reactive protein and improved total and LDL cholesterol mainly in people with elevated baseline lipids, while effects on blood pressure and fasting glucose were not significant overall. Large prospective cohorts (Nurses' Health Study, Rush Memory and Aging Project) link higher strawberry and pelargonidin/anthocyanidin intake to slower cognitive decline and lower Alzheimer's dementia risk, and pooled cohort data tie anthocyanin- and berry-rich diets to modestly lower type 2 diabetes risk. However, most trials are small, short, frequently use freeze-dried concentrates rather than whole fruit, and observational findings cannot prove causation or separate strawberries from an overall healthy diet. Strawberries are best viewed as a healthful component of a varied diet rather than a standalone therapy.
Purported Benefits
✓Excellent vitamin C source supporting antioxidant defence and collagen synthesis
✓May lower LDL/total cholesterol in people with elevated baseline lipids
✓Reduces circulating C-reactive protein (an inflammatory marker) in trials
✓Higher long-term intake linked to slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk
✓Anthocyanin/berry intake associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk in cohorts
✓Low glycaemic load with soluble fibre supporting glucose and satiety
Dosing & Compounds
Typical Dose
A typical serving is about 1 cup (152 g, ~8 medium berries) fresh. Cardiometabolic trials often used the equivalent of 2-4 cups/day (≈25-50 g freeze-dried powder). One cup supplies roughly a full day's vitamin C.
Generally very safe. Strawberries are a recognised allergen (oral allergy syndrome, especially in those sensitised to birch pollen; rarely systemic reactions). They are among produce with higher pesticide residues, so washing or choosing organic is reasonable. They contain moderate oxalate, relevant for people prone to calcium-oxalate kidney stones, and salicylates that can affect sensitive individuals. Sugar and carbohydrate load is low per serving, but concentrated forms (jams, dried, sweetened) shift this. No notable CYP3A4/grapefruit-type drug interaction is established for strawberries. Educational only — always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining Strawberry with any medicine.
Strawberry is most often taken for Excellent vitamin C source supporting antioxidant defence and collagen synthesis, May lower LDL/total cholesterol in people with elevated baseline lipids, Reduces circulating C-reactive protein (an inflammatory marker) in trials, Higher long-term intake linked to slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk. Vitamin C-rich berry with vascular and cognitive signals
Does Strawberry work — what does the evidence say?
Moderate evidence. Several controlled trials; effects real but modest or context-dependent. Strawberries are a nutrient-dense, low-calorie berry whose strongest, most consistent nutritional credential is being an outstanding source of vitamin C, with useful fibre, potassium and polyphenols. Human evidence for disease-modifying effects is moderate rather than definitive: a meta-analysis of randomised trials found strawberry intervention significantly lowered C-reactive protein and improved total and LDL cholesterol mainly in people with elevated baseline lipids, while effects on blood pressure and fasting glucose were not significant overall. Large prospective cohorts (Nurses' Health Study, Rush Memory and Aging Project) link higher strawberry and pelargonidin/anthocyanidin intake to slower cognitive decline and lower Alzheimer's dementia risk, and pooled cohort data tie anthocyanin- and berry-rich diets to modestly lower type 2 diabetes risk. However, most trials are small, short, frequently use freeze-dried concentrates rather than whole fruit, and observational findings cannot prove causation or separate strawberries from an overall healthy diet. Strawberries are best viewed as a healthful component of a varied diet rather than a standalone therapy.
What is the typical dose of Strawberry?
A typical serving is about 1 cup (152 g, ~8 medium berries) fresh. Cardiometabolic trials often used the equivalent of 2-4 cups/day (≈25-50 g freeze-dried powder). One cup supplies roughly a full day's vitamin C.
Is Strawberry safe? Any cautions or side effects?
Generally very safe. Strawberries are a recognised allergen (oral allergy syndrome, especially in those sensitised to birch pollen; rarely systemic reactions). They are among produce with higher pesticide residues, so washing or choosing organic is reasonable. They contain moderate oxalate, relevant for people prone to calcium-oxalate kidney stones, and salicylates that can affect sensitive individuals. Sugar and carbohydrate load is low per serving, but concentrated forms (jams, dried, sweetened) shift this. No notable CYP3A4/grapefruit-type drug interaction is established for strawberries.
How many studies support Strawberry?
NutriDex cites 11 sources for Strawberry, graded "Moderate".
Cite this page
APA
Peh, D. (2026). Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa): Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects & Evidence. NutriDex — The Supplement Research Compendium. Retrieved 16 Sept 2026, from https://nutridex.info/s/strawberry
BibTeX
@misc{nutridex_strawberry,
author = {Peh, Daryl},
title = {Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa): Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects \& Evidence},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {NutriDex --- The Supplement Research Compendium},
url = {https://nutridex.info/s/strawberry},
note = {Reviewed by Dr Daryl Peh, MBBS Singapore, MMed FM. Accessed 2026-09-16}
}
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