Half A Cup Of Blueberries A Week Keeps You From Hypertension

About one knew that blueberries are extremely healthy and that, among other things, helps lowering blood pressure. But news that the fruits are no longer nearly as healthy as in the past and the need to consume a larger quantity to get the same benefits that our grandparents had it after eating a single fruit or a small amount made around the press. A team of researchers at Harvard University wanted to know how many blueberries it takes for benefits to be felt in the blood. Thus, it was found that a half cup of blueberries a week is enough to decrease the risk of hypertension by 10%. Which compounds should thank are Anthocyanins, flavonoid family - which studies have shown that preventing cancer. Anthocyanins are found in abundance in the cranberry family, namely in raspberries, but blackberries and red and orange juice. It is the first large scale study regarding the effect of different flavonoids on blood. Scientists have monitored 134,000 women and 47,000 men for 14 years. Atherosclerosis, defeated blueberry Blueberries fight against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). It is the first time a scientific study showing the effect of cranberry in preventing formation of plaque buildup, which narrows the artery size. Atherosclerosis is the second leading cause of serious cardiovascular disease: heart attack and stroke. Comparative study included analysis of 30 mice with atherosclerotic lesions. Half the mice received a diet with cranberry powder, for 20 weeks. All mice were deficient in apolipoprotein-E substance and were likely to develop atherosclerotic lesions, making them an excellent model for biomedical research. Finally, plaque of rats fed blueberry powder was 39-58% lower compared with the other half.