Researchers at King’s College London have found that eating blueberries has a positive effect on the brains and blood vessels of older people. Results published magazine American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).
As people age, they become more susceptible to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Cognitive function also declines more rapidly in people over the age of 60. The authors sought to find ways to slow or prevent these age-related changes.
The study included 61 people aged 65 to 80 years. They were divided into two groups: one took a placebo, and the second – 26 grams of blueberry powder. The authors found that older adults who consumed blueberry powder daily for 12 weeks had healthier blood vessels and performed better on cognitive tasks compared to the placebo group.
A group of substances that can prevent these health problems are polyphenols. Anthocyanins are a type of polyphenol found in blueberries. It is thanks to him that the berry has a blue color. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants, neutralize the action of free radicals, inhibit the growth of tumors and have a beneficial effect on the human body. Therefore, brightly colored vegetables and fruits are considered beneficial for the body.
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Source: Gazeta
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