Blueberry Facts and News
Why all the hype about blueberries? Here we hope to unravel the
myths and fact about blueberries and help you decide whether taking
blueberry supplements are right for you.
Blueberries may decrease the risk of cancer ...
Scientific research from the Agricultural Research Service (the
US Department of Agriculture's leading scientific research agency),
have pinpointed Blueberries, Cranberries, Huckleberries and related
fruit as containing resveratrol, a potential anticancer agent.
ARS
Report: Blueberries May Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease
Blueberries may help you in the battle against heart disease
and stroke ...
There has been a longstanding belief in natural medicine that
there are certain foods that provide more than just dietary value
and are believed to have disease-fighting and healing properties.
One of these foods that has been studied and proven to be, among
other things, a tasty way to fill up on antioxidants, is the blueberry.
In fact, blueberries have, in been shown to be number one in antioxidant
activity, as compared to 40 other fruits and vegetables.
Blueberries
may help you in the battle against heart disease and stroke ...
Blueberries may guard you against Alzheimer's
A recent study involving rats has also shown
blueberries to be helpful in slowing down or stopping memory loss
and improving short-term memory.
"The exciting finding from this study is the potential
reversal of some age-related impairments in both memory and motor
coordination, especially with blueberry supplements," said
Molly Wagster, Ph.D., a Health Scientist Administrator
Read more: Blueberries
and Alzheimer's
Blueberries may help you fight the natural aging of your brain
In recent USDA studies, blueberries have, in fact, been shown
to be number one in antioxidant activity, as compared to
40 other fruits and vegetables (Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition
Research Center on Aging at Tufts University).
Read more: Blueberries
and Aging
Blueberries may help to relieve arthritis inflammation
Flavonoid rich foods such as cherries, blueberries, and blackberries
are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis because
they prevent the destruction of the joint structure.
Read more: Blueberries
and Arthritis
Blueberries help fight infection and strengthen
the immune system
The phytochemicals responsible for making the blueberry the healthiest
fruit around are anthocyanins. These are found in other berries
but there are more of them in blueberries.
Read more: Blueberries
fight infection and build the immune system
Blueberries help promote Urinary Tract Health
They can be an irritating and painful recurring problem. For most
people, UTIs are caused by E. coli; though we all have E. Coli
naturally in our digestive tracts, it shouldn't be found in our
urinary tracts. If certain types of E. coli find their way into
the bladder, where there is normally a sterile environment, the
bacteria can bring on an infection.
Read more: Blueberries
and Urinary Tract Health
Blueberries to Improve Your Vision
Blueberries have well documented and positive effects on
the improvement of vision, reduction of eye fatigue, irritation,
nearsightedness, and night blindness, and restraint of cataract
development.
Read more: Blueberries
to improve your Vision
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