Why You Should Eat Blueberries: Chinese Scientists Answer, Not Grandma's Advice
When they were children, grandmothers often forced their grandchildren to eat blueberries under the pretext that the berry was very good for their eyesight.
Years passed, and it turned out that in this regard, blueberries are no more useful than the most ordinary carrots.
But a discovery by Chinese scientists from Sichuan University does not mean that we can write off blueberries completely.
According to the latest data, the berry has amazing properties.
Benefits of Blueberries
It turns out that blueberries are very beneficial for health, and first of all, for the health of blood vessels.
The studies were conducted on the risk of endothelial dysfunction, which is a key factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases.
Eating blueberries improves flow-mediated dilation, a measure of vascular health.
At the same time, confirmation was received that the berry reduces diastolic blood pressure.
In addition to the benefits of blueberries for the heart, scientists have found that their consumption minimizes the risk of age-related decline in cognitive abilities, and also protects muscles from damage during physical exertion.
Blueberries have also been shown to be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing prediabetes and type II diabetes.
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