Black Currant Promotes Brain Health

Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN

Blueberries, which currently hold the spotlight for supporting brain health, appear to have a new rival — black currants.

Why? A recent study showed that black currant enriched with anthocyanins improved measures of mood and cognitive health. Anthocyanins are potent plant pigments with antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties.

The results were published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

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