Wild Blueberries May Reduce Risk of Chronic Degenerative Diseases
A recent study set out to determine whether the consumption of wild blueberries would enhance the serum antioxidant status in healthy human subjects. A group of eight middle-aged male subjects participated in this single-blinded crossover study. When the study was finished, researchers had acquired enough data to demonstrate that supplementation of a freeze-dried blueberry powder increased serum antioxidant status in humans following a high-fat meal. An increased serum antioxidant status has been suggested as a possible variable in reducing the risk of many chronic degenerative disorders. More research is needed to confirm these findings. For more information go to the British Journal of Nutrition, 2002, Volume 88, pages 389-397. Read More.
A recent study set out to determine whether the consumption of wild blueberries would enhance the serum antioxidant status in healthy human subjects. A group of eight middle-aged male subjects participated in this single-blinded crossover study. When the study was finished, researchers had acquired enough data to demonstrate that supplementation of a freeze-dried blueberry powder increased serum antioxidant status in humans following a high-fat meal. An increased serum antioxidant status has been suggested as a possible variable in reducing the risk of many chronic degenerative disorders. More research is needed to confirm these findings. For more information go to the British Journal of Nutrition, 2002, Volume 88, pages 389-397. Read More.