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Compounds16
  • A rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, blueberry extract 25% anthocyanins powder with anthocyanins powder is a concentrated form of blueberry-derived compounds, primarily anthocyanins. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • In two out of three cases frozen fruit and vegetables scored better on antioxidant-type compounds - including Vitamin C, polyphenols, anthocyanins, lutein and beta-carotene. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • Blueberries contain significant quantities of both antibacterial and antiviral compounds, and have a reputation in northern Europe of fighting infections. (foodimentary.com)
  • Wild blueberries are known for their high antioxidant content and other healthy compounds and vitamins. (naturalnews.com)
  • Wild blueberries also contain the beneficial compounds prebiotics, which serve as food and nourishment for good intestinal bacteria and support and sustain gut health. (naturalnews.com)
  • The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in wild blueberries also reduced chronic inflammation and improved the abnormal lipid profile and gene expression associated with metabolic syndrome. (naturalnews.com)
  • All of the berries exhibited this property, but the most powerful were bilberries and blueberries, which inhibited two compounds that drive angiogenesis - vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and TNF-alpha. (newsmax.com)
  • Blueberries are high in antioxidants , which are natural compounds that help fight cell-damaging free radicals. (healthline.com)
  • In particular, they're high in plant compounds known as anthocyanins, which have strong antioxidant properties and give blueberries their natural purple-blue hue ( 1 , 2 ). (healthline.com)
  • Identification and differentiation of anthocyanins and non-anthocyanin compounds in natural products can be very difficult. (usda.gov)
  • In the positive mode, MS cannot differentiate anthocyanins and non-anthocyanin phenolic compounds. (usda.gov)
  • For non-anthocyanin phenolic compounds, usually only the [M-H]- ion is observed. (usda.gov)
  • Thus, the characteristic ions can be used for identification and differentiation of anthocyanins and non-anthocyanin phenolic compounds. (usda.gov)
  • The data generated from a single LC run proved to be able to rapidly and reliably differentiate and identify anthocyanins and non-anthocyanin phenolic compounds. (usda.gov)
  • Bilberry is a fruit similar to the blueberry and full of many nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C. However, research is ongoing into the reputed health benefits of bilberries, including whether they help with inflammation and protect against cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Blueberries contain polyphenolic compounds, most prominently anthocyanins, which have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. (askmen.com)
Berries8
  • Blueberries are a widely distributed and widespread group of perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Several other wild shrubs of the genus Vaccinium also produce commonly eaten blue berries, such as the predominantly European Vaccinium myrtillus and other bilberries, which in many languages have a name that translates to "blueberry" in English. (wikipedia.org)
  • A diet with blueberries might improve muscle growth and repair, finds a new study which revealed that the low-calorie dark blue colored berries might improve one's potential for preservation and recovery of skeletal muscle mass. (ibtimes.com)
  • In a few skin sample studies, applying anthocyanin from berries to the skin reduced collagen breakdown and increased overall collagen production. (healthline.com)
  • Despite the fact that a common and clear definition of "berries" is not shared among different scientific areas, the phytochemical pattern of these fruits is mainly characterized by anthocyanins, flavanols, flavonols, and tannins, which showed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in humans. (mdpi.com)
  • Acai berries have powerful antioxidant properties due to their high levels of anthocyanins and polyphenols. (askmen.com)
  • The anthocyanins are concentrated in the skin of the berries because, as with many other fruits and vegetables, the plant skin protects the fruit from the sun and other environmental assaults by concentrating antioxidants in this key location. (superfoodsrx.com)
  • Berries contain a compound called anthocyanins that help in reducing inflammation and stiffness. (indiatimes.com)
Pigments2
North America5
  • Commercial blueberries-both wild (lowbush) and cultivated (highbush)-are all native to North America. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many commercially available species with English common names including "blueberry" are from North America, particularly Atlantic Canada and the northeastern United States for wild (lowbush) blueberries, and several US states and British Columbia for cultivated (highbush) blueberries. (wikipedia.org)
  • If all the blueberries grown in North America in one year were spread out in a single layer, they would cover a four-lane highway that stretched from New York to Chicago. (foodimentary.com)
  • Native to North America, blueberries have been part of the human diet for more than 13,000 years, long before they were formally recognized for their health and anti-cancer effects. (theepochtimes.com)
  • Blueberries are native to North America. (superfoodsrx.com)
Phenolic2
  • Antioxidant capacity, as measured by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), and total phenolic and total anthocyanin contents were evaluated in fruit tissues of 87 highbush blueberry (Vacciniumcorymbosum L.) and species-introgressed highbush blueberry cultivars. (blueberry.org)
  • The mass fractions of total phenolic com-pounds, anthocyanins and resveratrol (HPLC-DAD), as well as the antioxidant properties (DPPH · , · OH and ABTS + radical scavenging capacity) were determined. (researchgate.net)
Bilberries5
  • Vaccinium also includes cranberries, bilberries, huckleberries and Madeira blueberries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bilberries are rich in a chemical called anthocyanin, which gives them their color. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Bilberries are high in a chemical called anthocyanins. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The total anthocyanin content of bilberries is typically between 300 and 700 mg per 100 grams (g) of fresh fruit, depending on several factors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Anthocyanins are antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and are plentiful in bilberries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Polyphenols and anthocyanins2
Wild blueberry4
  • One of the best foods for improving gut bacteria is wild blueberry. (naturalnews.com)
  • These participants were tasked to consume either 25 grams (g) freeze-dried wild blueberry mixed in a drink, which is equivalent to a cup of wild blueberries or a placebo every day for a period of six weeks. (naturalnews.com)
  • The bifidobacteria levels of the wild blueberry consumers rose by 6.7 percent, while the placebo group saw a 1.7 decrease in these bacteria. (naturalnews.com)
  • In another study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , nine adults in their 70s and 80s with mild memory decline added about two cups of wild blueberry juice to their diet for 12 weeks, and their performance on memory function tests improved compared to the placebo group. (theepochtimes.com)
Freeze-dried5
  • Blueberry powder, on the other hand, comes from freeze-dried blueberries which are then finely ground to make a powder.blueberry extract is a natural superfood health supplement. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • Eating freeze-dried blueberries or taking blueberry powder by mouth doesn't lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or other heart disease risk factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Drinks made with freeze-dried blueberries might cause constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting in some people. (medlineplus.gov)
  • As medicine, freeze-dried blueberries have most often been used by adults in doses of 22-50 grams by mouth daily for up to 16 weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Younger women aged 21 to 40 years of age and older women above 60 were asked to consume freeze-dried blueberries on a daily basis for a period of six weeks. (ibtimes.com)
Rich in anthocyanin1
Found in blueberries2
  • One or more of these chemicals are found in blueberries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, a diet high in antioxidants, such as those found in blueberries, is associated with fewer signs of aging and better skin quality due to their ability to scavenge free radicals in the skin and promote healing ( 8 , 9 ). (healthline.com)
Strawberries and blueberries2
  • According to one research, women who had three or more servings per week of strawberries and blueberries, which are well-known for having high anthocyanin contents, had a decreased chance of suffering a heart attack than those who consumed fewer servings. (blogarama.com)
  • You can gorge on cherries, strawberries and blueberries if you are suffering from joint pain due to uric acid. (indiatimes.com)
Frozen blueberries3
  • The Chester study found levels of Vitamin C and polyphenols were much higher in frozen blueberries and green beans. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • Since blueberries contain flavonoids and other specific phytochemicals that help protect against vascular instability, I instruct my diabetes and heart disease patients to eat fresh blueberries every day, and to eat frozen blueberries in the wintertime. (theepochtimes.com)
  • The blueberry flax smoothie recipe is another easy recipe using fresh or frozen blueberries, non-dairy milk, and ground flax seeds. (theepochtimes.com)
Bilberry7
  • Don't confuse blueberry with bilberry. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In countries outside of the US, the name blueberry is used to refer to the plant that is often called bilberry in the US. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Bilberry is a plant native to northern Europe, and it is also known as the European blueberry, whortleberry, dyeberry, huckleberry, and blaeberry. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Bilberry fruits are similar in appearance to a North American blueberry. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • One study found that anthocyanin-rich bilberry extract may actually help reduce "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Bilberry, a close sibling of blueberries, is an extremely potent antioxidant. (marylandreporter.com)
  • Bilberry has a lot of anthocyanins, which are antioxidants with anti-inflammatory qualities. (marylandreporter.com)
Flavonoids2
  • They include anthocyanins, flavonoids that can improve heart health, which is very noteworthy. (blogarama.com)
  • Flavonoids and anthocyanins, subclasses of polyphenols, are commonly found in fruits and vegetables and are known for antioxidant properties. (dupont.com)
Natural superfood1
  • Topping the list as a natural superfood, blueberries are known for their disease-fighting properties. (healthline.com)
Black currant1
  • Anthocyanins from blueberry and black currant juices have also been shown to inhibit the growth of ovarian and cervical cancer, as well as melanomas. (newsmax.com)
Ellagic acid1
  • 1. Blueberries are full of nutrients like vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber, magnesium, potassium, ellagic acid just to mention a few. (healthynewage.com)
Milligrams3
Vaccinium3
Powder7
  • Blueberry Extract 25% Anthocyanins Powder KOSHER/USP GRADE 1 TON In STOCK For Anti-Oxidation Supplement, Support OEM Powder/Capsules/Tablets/Gummies. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • Blueberry extract 25% anthocyanins powder come from concentrated blueberry juice and are sold in the form of powder, pills or capsules. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • Free sample available: Blueberry extract 25% anthocyanins powder 10-30g free samples could be offered for your R&D trial. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • We can blend blueberry extract 25% anthocyanins powder with other healthy ingredients according to your requirements. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • 1. Dietary Supplements: Blueberry extract 25% anthocyanins powder is commonly used in the production of dietary supplements. (yanggebiotech.com)
  • Another study found that giving daily blueberry powder to men and women significantly increased the number of natural killer white blood cells (NK cells) in both the men and the women. (newsmax.com)
  • In my book, " The End of Heart Disease ," I cite a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that showed a 68 percent increase in blood nitric oxide levels among women who consumed blueberry powder daily for eight weeks. (theepochtimes.com)
Cherries1
Fight free radicals1
  • The high antioxidant content of blueberries can help fight free radicals, potentially helping speed the healing process ( 24 , 25 , 26 ). (healthline.com)
Fruits and vegetables2
  • Along with other antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, eating blueberries can increase your total antioxidant intake to help reduce premature aging ( 10 ). (healthline.com)
  • Blue/purple fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics. (healthstatus.com)
Juice2
  • Blueberry whole fruit, juice, and powders are commonly consumed in foods. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Blueberry juice might decrease how fast the body gets rid of buspirone. (medlineplus.gov)
Glycosides2
Grapes1
  • Anthocyanins partly account for the deep purples of grapes and blueberries. (howstuffworks.com)
Extract2
  • How is Blueberry Extract Made? (yanggebiotech.com)
  • An alcohol-free fermented blueberry and blackberry beverage extract attenuates diet-induced obesity and blood glucose in mice. (greenmedinfo.com)
Phytochemicals2
  • The neuroprotective effects of berry fruits on neurodegenerative diseases are related to phytochemicals such as anthocyanin, caffeic acid, catechin, quercetin, kaempferol and tannin. (lww.com)
  • Data from in vitro and animal studies suggest that among the sources of antioxidants, phytochemicals in berry fruits ( e.g. , anthocyanin and caffeic acid) have a beneficial role in brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders because of their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-proliferative properties (Youdim et al. (lww.com)
Tannins1
Phenolics2
  • Average values for ORAC, phenolics, and anthocyanins in fruit were 15.9 ORAC units, 1.79 mg/g (gallic acid equivalents), and 0.95 mg/g (cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalents), respectively. (blueberry.org)
  • Leaf ORAC had a low, but significant, correlation with fruit phenolics and anthocyanins, but not with fruit ORAC. (blueberry.org)
Vitamin3
  • Although some other fruits are higher in vitamin C, blueberries are very versatile and can be added to many dishes, making it easy to meet your daily needs. (healthline.com)
  • Blueberries are high in two antioxidants - vitamin C and anthocyanin - that may help your body build more collagen, a protein that gives your skin structure and plumpness. (healthline.com)
  • One cup (148 grams) of blueberries provides a minimum of 16% and 24% of your daily needs for vitamin C and vitamin K, respectively ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ). (healthline.com)
Strawberry2
  • The blueberry is the second most popular berry in the US (the strawberry is number one). (foodimentary.com)
  • Previously, it has been shown that strawberry (SB) or blueberry (BB) supplementations, when fed to rats from 19 to 21 months of age, reverse age-related decrements in motor and cognitive performance. (cambridge.org)
Fruit and leaf1
  • Blueberry fruit and leaf might affect blood glucose levels and could interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
Nutrient1
  • I have created easy, healthy recipes using blueberries, plus non-dairy milk, ground flax seed, and other nutrient-dense, plant-rich foods, that give my patients a variety of ways to enjoy this wonderful fruit. (theepochtimes.com)
Extraction1
  • Extraction, Identification, and Health Benefits of Anthocyanins in Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum L. (karger.com)
Berry1
Grams3
  • Wild (lowbush) blueberries have an average mature weight of 0.3 grams (1⁄128 oz). (wikipedia.org)
  • Eating 1 cup (148 grams) of blueberries per day can help improve your body's ability to send nutrients and oxygen to your skin and other cells, allowing for quicker and more efficient cell turnover, and ultimately, healthier skin ( 13 , 16 ). (healthline.com)
  • Eating 1 cup (148 grams) of blueberries per day is linked to improved heart health and circulation, which helps deliver important nutrients and oxygen to your skin. (healthline.com)
Apples1
  • just one serving of blueberries provides as many antioxidants as five servings of carrots, apples, broccoli or squash. (superfoodsrx.com)
Highbush4
  • Canada is the leading producer of lowbush blueberries, while the United States produces some 40% of the world supply of highbush blueberries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Highbush blueberries were first cultivated in New Jersey around the beginning of the 20th century. (wikipedia.org)
  • Highbush (cultivated) blueberries prefer sandy or loam soils, having shallow root systems that benefit from mulch and fertilizer. (wikipedia.org)
  • The leaves of highbush blueberries can be either deciduous or evergreen, ovate to lanceolate, and 1-8 cm (1⁄2-3+1⁄4 in) long and 0.5-3.5 cm (1⁄4-1+3⁄8 in) broad. (wikipedia.org)
Cups of wild2
  • Eating two cups of wild blueberries every day can help prevent diseases linked to metabolic syndrome , such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism . (naturalnews.com)
  • For their study, they fed obese rats with two cups of wild blueberries each day for eight weeks. (naturalnews.com)
Supplementation3
  • Effects of purified anthocyanin supplementation on platelet chemokines in hypercholesterolemic individuals: a randomized controlled trial. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Overall, anthocyanin supplementation led to beneficial changes in platelet chemokines as well as favorable changes in lipids and inflammatory markers compared to placebo. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • 2-5 The authors of the current publication have previously shown that anthocyanin supplementation can reduce inflammatory markers and improve endothelial function. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
Commonly2
Eating7
  • If you have G6PD, check with your healthcare provider before eating blueberries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealed that eating wild blueberries could also improve gut flora by increasing the levels of bifidobacteria. (naturalnews.com)
  • Researchers from the University of Maine aimed to determine the health benefits of eating wild blueberries regularly in the long run. (naturalnews.com)
  • Therefore, eating a nutritious diet rich in blueberries can help provide your skin the tools it needs to rejuvenate. (healthline.com)
  • If you have a cut, minor burn, or blemish, eating blueberries may help it heal. (healthline.com)
  • Blueberries are among the best foods you can eat, and I recommend eating them every day. (theepochtimes.com)
  • 1 More generally, evidence shows that eating anthocyanins may benefit those with high cholesterol, obesity, and/or inflammatory disorders. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
Proanthocyanidins3
  • This study aimed to investigate the specific changes in the anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins content of red rice during germination. (bvsalud.org)
  • Furthermore, six anthocyanins and three proanthocyanidins were identified among the pigment constituents. (bvsalud.org)
  • These dynamic changes suggest that germination effectively stimulated the synthesis and accumulation of both anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, thereby improving the nutritional value of red rice. (bvsalud.org)
Consumption2
  • The results showed that the consumption of the daily human equivalent of wild blueberries by rats regulated and improved the balance between relaxing and constricting factors in the vascular wall. (naturalnews.com)
  • The researchers then obtained the serum from the participants about a couple of hours after the consumption of their morning doses of blueberries. (ibtimes.com)
Superfoods1
  • Read more news stories and studies on superfoods like blueberries by going to Superfoods.news . (naturalnews.com)
Proliferation1
  • Other studies have shown that blueberries inhibit melanoma metastasis and proliferation. (newsmax.com)
Primarily2
  • The newly developed strategy is primarily based on the mass spectrometric behavior of anthocyanins in negative ionization mode in which a series of characteristic ions, e.g. (usda.gov)
  • Blueberries work their magic primarily because of their incredibly high levels of antioxidant phytonutrients - particularly one type in the flavonoid family called anthocyanin. (superfoodsrx.com)
Rats1
  • In another study, rats fed a diet high in blueberries had greater collagen production in their bones ( 17 , 18 , 19 ). (healthline.com)
Cultivars1
Foods2
Researchers1
  • The researchers examined if blueberries- which are known for its pro-proliferative and antioxidant effects might play a role in this. (ibtimes.com)
Carrots1
  • Two independent studies found more beneficial nutrients in everything from frozen broccoli florets and carrots to blueberries. (dailymail.co.uk)
Placebo1
  • The results of the study showed that those who consumed wild blueberries every day exhibited significant increases in their bifidobacteria levels in their digestive tract, while those who consumed the placebo had a decline in these bacteria. (naturalnews.com)
Typically1
  • Blueberry bushes typically bear fruit in the middle of the growing season: fruiting times are affected by local conditions such as climate, altitude and latitude, so the time of harvest in the northern hemisphere can vary from May to August. (wikipedia.org)
Health5
  • Subscribe to get the latest blueberry health news, downloadable client resources and research opportunities. (blueberry.org)
  • Drinking milk along with blueberries might lower the potential health benefits of blueberries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • With more attention on nutrition and skin health, many people wonder how blueberries may help their skin stay youthful and healthy. (healthline.com)
  • A diet high in blueberries is associated with better heart health and circulation, which is important for skin health ( 11 , 12 , 13 ). (healthline.com)
  • Good news: Anthocyanin supplements offer real, measurable benefits for cardiovascular health. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)