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Magnesium sulfate regulates anthocyanin accumulation in rice

April 08, 2019 -

In sum, the researchers found that enriching rice with magnesium sulfate can effectively stabilize anthocyanin levels in Hom Nil rice cultivars.

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Tisarum R, Theerawitaya C, Samphumphuang T, Cha-Um S. REGULATION OF ANTHOCYANIN ACCUMULATION IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L. SUBSP. INDICA) USING MGSO4 SPRAYING AND LOW TEMPERATURE....

Anthocyanin-rich foods you should be eating

October 17, 2013 - Anthocyanin-rich foods you should be eating

Thursday, October 17, 2013 by: Sandeep GodiyalTags: anthocyanins, antioxidants, healthy foods

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Black currant

Plums

Asparagus

Cranberries, blueberries and more

Bananas

Red cabbage

Grapes and Wine

Kidney beans and black beans

Pomegranates

Red fleshed peaches

Cherries

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Researchers develop natural purple and red, anthocyanin-rich potatoes

December 16, 2014 - Researchers develop natural purple and red, anthocyanin-rich potatoes

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: anthocyanins, potatoes, GMOs

Versatile varieties

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Anthocyanin-rich goka fruit helps diabetics improve their glucose tolerance

June 18, 2019 -

Goka fruit is rich in anthocyanins, which have beneficial effects on obesity and insulin resistance. Researchers at Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences and Kyolin Institute for Chinese Medicine Information in Japan examined whether goka fruit can improve insulin resistance associated with obesity.

For their study, they fed mice with a high-fat diet to induce obesity. Then, they treated the animals with 500 and 1,000 milligrams per kilogram ...

Anthocyanin-rich blueberries improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation

May 24, 2018 -

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia wanted to determine whether blueberry supplementation would change the gut microbiota, reduce systemic inflammation, and improve insulin resistance. In conducting their study, the research team fed male mice with low-fat, high-fat, or high-fat and blueberry powder diets for eight weeks.

Results revealed that the supplementation of blueberry powder resulted in increases in the abundance of good gut bacteria, particularly ...

Adding magnesium sulfate to rice found to increase its anthocyanin content

April 23, 2019 -

"More anthocyanin than blueberries"

For the study, researchers used the Hom Nil rice cultivar, better known as Thai black rice. Earlier studies on the nutrient profile of black rice have been promising. In a separate study presented at the American Chemical Society's national meeting, researchers from Louisiana State University (LSU) noted that a spoonful of black rice contains more anthocyanin than a similar serving of blueberries.

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Camu camu fruits are rich in an anthocyanin that stops tumors from growing

January 08, 2019 - anthocyanin family of pigments that are odorless and may appear red, blue, or purple. Their pigments depend on the acidity of the plant tissues. (Related: Eat more berries: Anthocyanins suppress tumors, disrupt the expression of cancer genes.)

In addition to camu camu, chrysanthemin occurs naturally in blueberries, acai, and black soybean. Many studies have shown that it offers various health benefits. Here are some of them:

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Here’s a laundry list of the disease-fighting effects of anthocyanins

October 09, 2018 -

In the presence of harsh conditions, such as extreme cold, drought, and ultraviolet light, plants produce anthocyanins to protect itself. Additionally, anthocyanin is also responsible for the bright colors of fruits, as well as flowers, which attracts animals and insects that help in pollination. Although anthocyanins are produced by the plants for themselves, humans can also enjoy many benefits from them. These include the following:

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Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease

February 28, 2019 -

Studies have shown that this pigment, anthocyanin, not only offers antioxidant effects; it also protects people from chronic diseases. Indeed, one of its most impressive feats is lowering the risk of the cardiovascular conditions that take millions of lives each year, such as stroke, heart attack, and atherosclerosis.

In a systematic review that involved more than 600,000 participants, British researchers looked at the impact that dietary anthocyanins ...

Purple corn is an ancient superfood that can fight diabetes and obesity

September 27, 2019 -

Phenolic compounds that give purple corn its hue have anti-obesity and anti-diabetes potential

Corn kernels have an outer layer called a pericarp, which is the part that shows their different colors. This part also houses the phenolic compounds that give maize their nutritional benefits. For the current study, the researchers used a strain of maize called Apache Red to develop 20 varieties of purple corn, each with its own unique combination of anthocyanins, a class ...

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Top 10 health benefits of cherries

Cherries have a deep red color which signifies its richness in polyphenol flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanin glycosides. These antioxidants have a wide range of health benefits, and tart cherries contain more of these antioxidant substances than sweet cherries. The antioxidant content in frozen cherries is slightly lower, and canned cherries have an even larger Read More

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Top 10 health benefits of cherries

Cherries have a deep red color which signifies its richness in polyphenol flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanin glycosides. These antioxidants have a wide range of health benefits, and tart cherries contain more of these antioxidant substances than sweet cherries. The antioxidant content in frozen cherries is slightly lower, and canned cherries have an even larger Read More

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Health benefits of purple carrots

July 29, 2019 - anthocyanins in purple carrots help lower cholesterol and reduce high blood sugar – two symptoms of metabolic syndrome.

Animal studies also reveal that purple carrots can improve other symptoms linked to metabolic syndrome.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the chronic inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract. The results of test-tube and animal studies show that eating purple carrots can benefit those with inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative ...

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Top 10 health benefits of cherries

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Cherries have a deep red color which signifies its richness in polyphenol flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanin glycosides. These antioxidants have a wide range of health benefits, and tart cherries contain more of these antioxidant substances than sweet cherries. The antioxidant content in frozen cherries is slightly lower, and canned cherries ...

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Reverse cardiovascular disease with cherries

March 26, 2019 -

Cherries are full of polyphenols and micronutrients that help your body fight disease. In particular, the anthocyanins and carotenoids that give this stone fruit its deep red hue offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and they also help fight obesity and diabetes. Additionally, they contain a high amount of quercetin, the same flavonoid that makes grapes and apples so healthy. This helps fight against oxidative damage.

Several clinical studies have ...

Anthocyanins, abundantly found in berries, treat insulin resistance while managing cholesterol levels

September 12, 2018 -

Anthocyanins are a type of antioxidant that have been linked to several impressive health benefits. They’re found in many purple and red foods, such as blueberries, eggplant skin, cranberries, cherries, red cabbage, blackberries, pomegranates, and blackcurrants.

According to a meta-analysis carried out by researchers from Iran’s Tehran University of Medical Sciences, a daily dose of anthocyanins can spur significant improvements in LDL and total cholesterol....

Red onions found to fight cancer more powerfully than yellow or white onions

July 27, 2017 -

The research team said that red onions were particularly rich in the flavonoid quercetin. Red onions also had significantly high concentrations of anthocyanin, a compound that enhanced the scavenging properties of quercetin against cancer cells. In addition, the scientists said that red onions were equally effective in eliminating breast cancer cells.

"Extracts created from five different Ontario grown onion varieties are effective in inducing cytotoxic, cytostatic, ...

Powerful anti-cancer compound in red onions found to “destroy” cancer tumors

June 18, 2017 -

According to the research team, red onions contained significantly high concentrations of the flavonoid quercetin. The experts also noted that red onions were rich in anthocyanin, a compound that fortified quercetin's scavenging properties. The study also revealed that red onions were equally potent in eliminating breast cancer cells.

"Anthocyanin is instrumental in providing colour to fruits and vegetables so it makes sense that the red onions, which ...

The surprising antioxidant showdown between dark chocolate and blueberries

a month ago - anthocyanin content. Anthocyanins are the powerful flavonoids that give blueberries their distinctive color and are linked to impressive health benefits, including supporting brain health and memory, protecting heart health and improving metabolic function.

But nutritionists are quick to point out that a focus solely on blueberries may cause us to miss a wider berry bounty. Other berries like blackberries, raspberries and cranberries are also excellent sources ...