Benefits of blueberry

The consumption of blueberry is indicated for all sorts of intestinal and liver disorders. It helps preventing bleeding caused by capillary fragility and it has valuable properties against circulation and eyesight disorders. 

The main properties of the blueberry are:

• Antioxidant power: the red fruits protects the skin from free radicals.
• Neutralizing action: hydrocynnamic acid content in blueberry is able to neutralize carcinogens substances present in the digestive tract.
• Therapeutic properties: the blueberry heals visual fatigue and the fragility of capillaries. Its consumption promotes the production of rhodopsin, a protein that dramatically improves the ability to see in low light conditions and improves the adaptation to darkness.
• Heart resistance: the anthocyanins act on the heart, increasing the strength of the muscle.
• Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects: blueberry reduces flatulence and fights diarrhea.
• Improvement of diuresis: the juice of the fruit is a panacea for diuresis related issues.
• Prevention for hypertensive subjects: anthocyanins prevent and counteract high blood pressure.

Diet and wellness: anthocyanins

The dry extract of blueberry helps to greatly decrease the oxidation of LDL cholesterol particles, meaning the origin of atherosclerotic plaques that form on the arteries' walls. For this reason, the anthocyanins contained in blueberries are an important protection for cardiovascular health.

Furthermore, anthocyanins play a beneficial role against diarrhea and infections of the urinary tract.

Berries: Black raspberry or cranberry? 

The varieties of berries contain important differences: the color and flavor, and one's own specific benefits.

The black raspberry

This type of fruit provides a wide range of benefits to the body. This tiny little fruit hides many substances: sugar, citric acid and hydrocynnamic acid, vitamin B9, tannins, and anthocyanins in large quantities.

Studies by scientists at Tufts University ensure that, to implement and maintain an effective defense against bacteria, is enough to drink half a glass of cranberry juice a day for seven weeks. The results of this "test" showed the disappearance of the cystitis symptoms in 73% of the examined cases.

Cranberries

The cranberry has a high concentration of iron, vitamin C, and fiber, giving it the title of "extremely healthy food." Rich in active ingredients, the cranberry contains vitamin A and vitamin C, citric acid, and malic acid, phosphorus, manganese, and calcium.

Cranberries have a refreshing, astringent and tonic action.