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Blueberry is one of the rich benefits of fruit. A study from the University of Michigan cardiovascular center found that this dark colored fruits can reduce belly fat and lowered risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Another study published at the 2009 Experimental Biology conference, also declared that a diet rich in blueberries function of lowering cholesterol levels, improve glucose control and insulin sensitivity, lowering risks of heart disease and diabetes. Still not the spirit of adding this healthy fruit consumption? Here are some other benefits.
1. Blueberries are the most antioxidant-rich fruit such as anthocyanins, vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper, selenium, zinc, iron. All this content enhance immune function. If the immune system strong, then you'll avoid the attack of flu, fever, measles, and other infections are often contracted in the community.
2. Blueberries, which contain antioxidants anthocyanins in it is a fruit that can neutralize free radicals that cause disease and aging. In addition, a high content of vitamin C also helps slow the aging process.
3. Helps reduce abdominal fat. A study from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center found that a single fruit can also help burn fat in the abdomen. Fat in the stomach-risk trigger diabetes and heart disease.
4. Helps maintain urinary tract health. Formation of colonies of certain bacteria such as bacteria-coli in the urinary tract lining in the walls is a cause of infection. This infection will cause inflammation that causes a burning sensation as well as other complications. And blueberries can help you prevent this. This fruit contains components that can inhibit bacterial growth. In addition, blueberries also contain components of antibiotics.
6. Maintaining brain health. Ingredients such as anthocyanins in blueberries, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, C, and E, zinc, sodium, potassium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese, is some substance in this fruit that can prevent and cure neurological disorders by preventing the decline in function and death of neurons, brain cells and restore the health of the central nervous system. The content can even heal damaged brain cells and neuronal tissue and keep the memory sharp. The researchers found that diets rich in blueberries could significantly improving motor skills and learning ability.
7. Heart disease. The content of high fiber and antioxidants make blueberries can lower bad LDL cholesterol. In addition, this fruit can also strengthen the heart muscles.
8. Constipation and indigestion. Fiber in blueberries may also help overcome the problem of constipation and indigestion.
9. Cancer. Pterostilbene Blueberries contain components that could help cure colon cancer and liver cancer. In addition, blueberries also contain ellagic acid which work together with anthocyanins, vitamin C and copper can prevent and cure cancer. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that phenolic content in blueberries can inhibit cell division of colon cancer cells and kill cancer cells.
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