Blueberry Health Benefits:
Blueberries can combat diseases.
Scientific research shows they contain preventative powers. Though blueberries themselves are not a cure-all, they contain numbers of substances which are thought to have health benefits. Here you will find a summary of some extraordinary results of many studies.

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Antioxidants: These are believed to protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. According to North American researchers blueberries are ranked Nº 1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. The main element responsible for this benefit is Anthocyanin, the pigment that makes the blueberries blue.

Anti-Aging: According to a study carried out by the USDA Human Nutrition Center (HNRCA) laboratory, neuroscientists discovered that feeding blueberries to laboratory rats slowed age-related loss in their mental capacity. This finding has significant implications for humans. The high antioxidant activity of blueberries probably played a role.

Disease Prevention: Blueberries may reduce the build up of so called "bad" cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and strokes. Antioxidants are believed to be the active component against cholesterol.

Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections:
According to research findings at the Rutgers Blueberry Cranberry Research Center in Chatsworth, N.J., blueberries help to promote urinary tract health. Rutgers scientist Amy Howell, Ph.D, explains that blueberries, like cranberries, contain compounds that prevent the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections from becoming attached to the wall of the bladder.