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Blueberries: Potential anti-disease effects.
Researchers have shown that blueberry anthocyanins, , resveratrol, flavonols, and tannins inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development and inflammation in vitro. Similar to red grape, some blueberry species contain in their skins significant levels of , a phytochemical. . . .
At a 2007 symposium on berry health benefits there were reports showing consumption of blueberries (and similar berry fruits including cranberries) may alleviate the cognitive decline occurring in disease and other conditions of aging.
A chemical isolated from blueberry leaves can block replication of the C virus and might help to delay disease spread in infected individuals (it's not a cure, though).
Feeding blueberries to animals lowers brain in experimental stroke. Research at Rutgers has also shown that blueberries may help prevent tract infections.
Other animal studies found that blueberry consumption lowered and total blood lipid levels, possibly affecting symptoms of heart disease. Additional research showed that blueberry consumption in rats altered which are vascular cell components affecting control of blood pressure.
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