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Berries are rich in diverse bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and anthocyanins, which are associated with a broad range of biological activities, particularly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Over the last decade, numerous studies have focused on berries, particularly those from the Ericaceae family (blueberry, cranberry and bilberry), the Solanaceae family (goji berry, Solanum nigrum berries) and the Elaeocarpaceae family (maqui berry). Berries are considered among the best dietary sources of bioactive compounds (BACs). Among chronic gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) mainly includes Crohn\u2019s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), both chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. The multifactorial nature of IBD significantly impairs quality of life and makes disease management particularly challenging, increasing interest in complementary approaches, in addition to pharmacological treatments, such as phytotherapeutic strategies based on plant-derived bioactive compounds and, in particular, berry-derived and berry-based interventions. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to identify relevant articles published up to July 2026. After the removal of duplicates and a thorough screening of titles, abstracts, and full texts, a total of 19 studies were included, comprising 16 studies conducted on animal models and 3 clinical studies involving patients. The 3 clinical studies corresponded to 5 publications and involved a total of 68 unique participants, as two publications were secondary analyses of the same patient cohorts. 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