Blueberries protect against cardiovascular problems, lower cholesterol. Blueberries lower levels of “bad” cholesterol and blood sugar, as well as the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
This new study by scientists from the University of Michigan, examined the use of cranberries. Blueberries contain phytochemicals – antioxidants anthocyanins, which are very useful for the body of man and give dark blue, purple or red color of the fruit.
According to scientists, useful properties of blueberries namely the presence of anthocyanins makes blueberries so useful in the fight against cholesterol and blood sugar. Blueberries reduce the fatty layer in the abdomen, while the so-called lower. “Bad” cholesterol and triglycerides.
Normalization of blood glucose levels improves the absorption of insulin and prevents the development of type 2 diabetes is believed that anthocyanins retard the growth of cancer cells was observed even on the dying out of the 20% of them.
Cranberries may protect the body from different viruses in the winter. In berries contain vitamins that enhance immunity during the cold months and coincidentally are linked super food.
Doctors revealed that cranberry can be taken as a prophylactic agent that slows aging. Cranberries are a natural medicine and prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. To save them the most quality in the winter, experts advise to freeze blueberries. They contain benzene acid, which allows these fruits can be stored for a surprisingly long time.
Cranberry juice is applied as an effective tool against ovarian cancer together with chemotherapy drugs. In a recent study, scientists demonstrated that cancer cells become six times more sensitive to chemotherapeutic drugs if adding cranberry juice. The authors of the experiment announced that they will begin a permanent therapy in animals with cranberry juice.
If the test results are satisfactory, blueberry extract will be used as an injection or food supplement which will be taken during chemotherapy. It is believed that cranberries improved vision because they are rich in vitamins A and C, minerals and organic acids.
In a study experts from Worcester Polytechnic Institute found that cranberry juice prevents infections of the urinary tract. Substances in cranberry juice are associated strongly with cells that are dangerous to the human body. The bacteria attach to the concentration of juice and destroyed.
The fruits of blueberries are rich in vitamins, trace elements, minerals, tannins and flavonoids, essential fatty acids – linoleic acid (OMEGA-6), alpha linoleic acid (OMEGA-3), carotenoids and phytosterols.
Contain about 6% arbutin, traces of hydroquinone, 8% catechin tannins, flavonoids quercetin substances, hiperozid, isoquercitrin, urzolova, chlorogenic and caffeic acid, vitamin C. Studies have shown that daily consumption of cranberry juice is beneficial for the heart and blood pressure.