blueberry extract

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Blueberry extract is a natural substance sold in powder, juice, or supplement form. Said to offer a range of health benefits, blueberry extract is often touted as a rich source of antioxidants. These antioxidants include anthocyanins, a class of compounds purported to reduce inflammation and protect against heart disease and cancer. Other fruits and vegetables rich in anthocyanins include blackberries, cherries, raspberries, grapes, red onion, and red radishes.

1.Cognitive Function

Research on blueberries and cognitive function has used fresh blueberries, blueberry powder, or blueberry juice concentrate. In a study published in Food & Function in 2017, researchers examined the cognitive effects of consuming either freeze-dried blueberry powder or a placebo on a group of children between the ages of seven and 10. Three hours after consuming the blueberry powder, participants completed a cognitive task. Participants who had taken the blueberry powder were found to be significantly faster on the task.

2.Mood

Consuming a blueberry drink may improve subjective well-being. For the study, children and young adults drank a blueberry drink. Participants' mood was assessed before and two hours after drinking the beverages. Researchers found that the blueberry drink increased positive affect (but had no effect on negative affect).

3.Diabetes

Preliminary studies suggest that blueberries may improve insulin resistance and glucose tolerance.blueberry extract or powder supplementation (providing 9.1 to 9.8 mg of anthocyanins, respectively) for 8 to 12 weeks had a beneficial effect on glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes.