The Power of Blueberries

Blueberries are among the few blue foods found in nature. They owe their appealing color, as well as many of their health benefits, to their anthocyanin content.

Anthocyanins are plant pigments with antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties.1

In addition to these benefits, blueberries have, in a number of studies, demonstrated a remarkable effect on the brain.

Blueberries Support Brain Health

An article published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine explains that flavonoid-rich foods such as green tea, cocoa, and blueberry increase the expression of neuroprotective proteins in the brain. In addition, they increase the connections between neurons, improve cerebral …read more