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05/12/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Blueberries: Superfood that can help you improve brain health
The term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot these days, but blueberries certainly deserve that title. They are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that provide benefits for gut health, support weight loss and even lower blood pressure. One of the best benefits blueberries can offer is helping improve brain health. Blueberries are packed […]
03/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Here’s another reason to love blueberries: They protect against inflammation
Blueberries are among the most well-known and best-loved superfoods on the planet. Aside from being a delicious and versatile food ingredient, blueberries also provide plenty of essential nutrients and disease-fighting phytonutrients. For instance, research suggests that blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all plant-based foods. Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, a harmful event […]
01/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine the anti-inflammatory properties of blueberry polyphenols
In this study, researchers at Texas Woman’s University investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of blueberry polyphenols (BBPs) using rabbit synoviocytes stimulated with tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease that causes the destruction of joints and disabilities in older adults. The etiology […]
05/18/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Blueberries are more effective at killing cancer than radiotherapy
Blueberries are one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants. Current research suggests that one of these antioxidants can effectively inhibit cancer cell growth. Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a groundbreaking study found that an antioxidant in blueberries called pterostilbene can prevent radiation-induced cancer cell growth and tumor formation in the liver. The repercussions […]
05/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Blueberries offer a variety of health benefits — add heart-healthy to the list
Blueberries are some of the healthiest fruits you can eat. According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating blueberries helps improve cardiometabolic function. Researchers looked at the benefits of regular blueberry consumption and found that eating a one-cup serving of the fruit daily helped relax stiff arteries, reduce cholesterol levels and minimize the risk of […]
02/23/2020
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By Franz Walker
Studies look into the benefits of blueberries for heart disease, diabetes prevention
Blueberries are a well-known superfood, and it looks like their health benefits know no bounds. Researchers at the University of East Anglia in the U.K. have learned new insights into how blueberries can affect certain health markers associated with diabetes and heart disease. This is on top of another study from Laval University in Canada that has linked blueberries to […]
12/08/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Eating blueberries reduces heart disease risk, study confirms
Long considered one of the best superfoods on the planet, blueberries have been found to have another ability up its antioxidant-rich sleeve: the ability to reduce the risk of heart disease. In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that daily consumption of one cup of blueberries for six months improves […]
11/12/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Incredible study reveals polyphenols in blueberries INCREASE physical activity and REDUCE body weight gain in animal subjects
Blueberries are nutritious, indigo-colored berries that are often labeled as a superfood. This is because of their high antioxidant content, which allows them to provide a variety of health benefits, which include regulating blood pressure and improving brain health. In a recent study, researchers found that certain compounds in blueberries can help increase physical activity and reduce weight […]
07/29/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Green tea and carrots could reverse dementia, restore memory
A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry suggests that carrots and green tea contain compounds which can reverse the symptoms Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Southern California investigated the effects of two compounds, namely, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and ferulic acid (FA), on mice that have been genetically modified to develop Alzheimer’s disease. EGCG is a compound […]
07/10/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Blueberries found to reduce CVD risk by up to 20 percent
Looking for ways to keep your heart healthy? Consider eating more blueberries. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A suggested that blueberries contain phytochemicals that significantly improve cardiovascular health. These phytochemicals are known as anthocyanins, which give blueberries (and other red, blue, and purple-colored foods) their color. For the first part of […]
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