Blueberries

Blueberries: Nature's Cure-All?

Blueberries are a commonly known antioxidant, but did you know that they might also be one of nature's powerhouse cure-alls? They may not be able to
alleviate every condition, but they have been proven to shrink tumors and much more.




The latest news comes from a study out of Ohio State University finding that blueberries may shrink blood vessel tumors in babies while doubling survival
rates. The research team fed blueberry extract to mice that had tumors. The mice receiving the extract lived twice as long as those mice that had blood
vessel tumors but didn't take the extract. Also, the tumors in the blueberry mice were 60 percent smaller than those in the control group.




Shrinking tumors isn't their only beneficial function, either. For instance, a 2005 study out of the University of Illinois found that wild blueberries
inhibited the initiation and proliferation of bladder and liver cancer cells, mostly due to an extremely powerful antioxidant in the blueberries called
anthocyanin. (By the way, a concomitant study at Cornell found that the greatest anti-cancer effect came from consuming foods such as berries in their
natural state rather than in taking highly concentrated extracts, because the whole food allows the array of phytochemicals in the foods to work in
unison.)




A 2006 study found that another element in blueberries -- pterostilbene--a compound chemically related to resveratrol -- cut the development of liver
cancer lesions in half.




And in a 2007 study, pterostilbene reduced pre-cancerous lesions of the colon by 57 percent, while several studies simultaneously found that blueberries
help fight prostate cancer.




Still not convinced that it's worth the $4.99 or so to buy a bag of frozen berries? The list of benefits continues on and on. Blueberries have been shown
to cleanse the urinary tract and prevent bladder infections, lower cholesterol, promote intestinal health, fight inflammation related to gout and
arthritis, reduce nasal congestion, lower cholesterol, and protect against degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts.
As if these pluses aren't enough, blueberries also offer profound benefits in the arena of cognitive function.




So, the lesson of the day? Maybe you should forget about apples and start using a few blueberries a day to keep the doctor away!




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