Apart from their content of beneficial nutrients, blueberries rank as one of the best fruits for their antioxidant activity.
These goodies have been linked to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are both considered the foundations for many age-related diseases.
Dr Emma Derbyshire, Public Health Nutritionist and adviser to British Berry Growers, said: “This is a very interesting collection of work.
“We know that blueberries are mini nutritional powerhouses providing vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, folate and manganese, as well as anthocyanins and a diverse range of polyphenolic compounds such as quercetin, so it makes good sense to eat them regularly as we age.”
In a previous interview, Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont, the clinical lead at Extensa Anti-Ageing Clinic, told Express.co.uk about how blueberries offer anti-ageing and anti-cancer effects.
“Studies on fruit flies, mice and worms have demonstrated prolonged lifespans in groups provided with blueberry compared to those without it.
“This seems to relate to reduced oxidative stress and free radicals, reduced inflammation and reduced cancer risk.”
When it comes to the amount of blueberries you should eat, the doctor recommended 75 grams daily.
He said: “[This] is an excellent addition to your diet and a super healthy replacement to any factory-made snack you tend to reach for.”
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