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Why are purple foods so good for you? Learn the science of why these pigmented choices are good for heart, brain health

Anthocyanin-rich foods you should be eating

Cut your heart attack risk dramatically by simply eating more berries

Black raspberries and anthocyanins demonstrate powerful cancer fighting power

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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 had on ...

Anthocyanins in fruits like blueberries can boost brain and heart health

July 28, 2022 -

The authors of the study evaluated the benefits of anthocyanins on cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. They concluded that water-soluble phytochemicals can help maintain cardiovascular and brain health by reducing oxidative stress in humans. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which plays a role in the aging process.

Normal activities such as exercise may increase the risk of oxidative stress....

Anthocyanins from grape skins could potentially be used as a colorant

March 29, 2019 -

In conclusion, the findings of the study indicate that anthocyanins from grape skins can be used as a safe and natural substitute for synthetic colorant in food and drinks.

To read more studies on the health benefits of anthocyanins, visit NaturalMedicine.news.

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Montibeller MJ, de Lima Monteiro P, Tupuna-Yerovi DS, Rios AO, Manfroi V. STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF ANTHOCYANINS OBTAINED FROM ...

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....

Polyphenols in wild blueberries can help lower blood pressure and boost brain function

July 02, 2023 - anthocyanins, are responsible for the blood pressure-lowering effect of blueberries. Anthocyanins are the pigments found in the skin of blueberries that give them their distinctive blue-purple color. Aside from being natural dyes, anthocyanins are remarkable antioxidants that can effectively neutralize free radicals, thus preventing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are both heavily implicated in the development of many chronic diseases.

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RESEARCH: Just a handful of blueberries a day can help improve brain function and lower blood pressure

June 27, 2023 - anthocyanins, which give them their blue and purple pigment, are among the primary constituents in blueberries that make them a type of "superfood" offering these powerful benefits.

"We think the blue pigments in blueberries, the anthocyanins, which are a type of polyphenols also present in other foods such as strawberries, raspberries, red grapes and purple vegetables, are behind these effects as increases in their metabolites were seen in the urine of the ...

The mighty BLUEBERRY, a superfruit with anticancer properties

3 days ago - anthocyanins, as well as vitamins C and E, that are known to protect eyesight and slow the progression of macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.Enhances skin health

The vitamin C in blueberries, paired with anthocyanins, supports collagen production and skin elasticity and protects your skin from free radical damage, reducing signs of aging.Assists in muscle recovery

According to physiotherapist and top trainer Jeff Cavaliere, vitamin C, potassium ...

12 Potent ANTICANCER agents found in edible plants

January 30, 2024 - anthocyanins has also been reported to fight cancer effectively. Anthocyanins, which are blue, red and purple plant pigments, are highly abundant in many fruits and vegetables.

According to a study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, anthocyanins are capable of inhibiting the transformation of cells into cancerous cells, suppressing cancer cell proliferation, arresting cancer cell cycle at different phases of cell division, promoting ...

Study: Tart cherries can help improve sustained attention and reduce mental fatigue

June 20, 2023 - anthocyanins – polyphenols that give many fruits and vegetables their red and blue colors. Polyphenols have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, and together with other phytonutrients in tart cherries (e.g., carotenoids and indolamines), they are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier. This means that tart cherry polyphenols can exert their beneficial effects on the brain with ease.

Earlier studies suggest that one of the ways dietary ...

New natural protocols and lifestyle treatments are desperately needed to tackle heart disease

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New protocols and guidelines are desperately needed to tackle the heart disease epidemic in the U.S. and address heart-related vaccine damage. The current protocols, which rely heavily on statin drugs, are not addressing the root cause of heart disease. The latest research on berberine, nattokinase, and bergamot is promising for the prevention of heart disease, and builds upon the benefits conferred by other natural options like capsaicin, anthocyanins, and nitric oxide....

Healthy reasons to eat sweet potatoes

November 28, 2023 -

One large sweet potato (180 grams (g)) provides 162 calories, 3.6 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It also contains the following nutrients:

Sweet potato health benefits

Sweet potatoes are filling and provide plenty of health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of adding sweet potatoes to your diet:Supports heart health

The anthocyanins in sweet potatoes have anti-inflammatory properties that ...

How to keep your lungs healthy and strong

July 24, 2023 - anthocyanins, an antioxidant in the flavonoid family. Anthocyanins have numerous benefits, including reducing mucus and inflammation in the lungs, as well as the potential to slow age-related declines in lung function.Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts are among the richest sources of selenium, which studies have shown to help protect against lung cancer, improve respiratory function in people with asthma and enhance antioxidant defenses and immune function.Leafy ...

Study: Citrus fruits can help you maintain healthy cognitive function as you age

December 11, 2023 - anthocyanins. In citrus fruits, flavanones are the most predominant flavonoids and are said to be responsible for many of the health benefits these fruits offer. Some examples of citrus flavanones include hesperidin (cardioprotective), narirutin (anti-inflammatory), didymin (anticancer) and eriocitrin (antioxidant).

According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, flavanones are also behind the wonderful brain benefits of citrus fruits. ...

Cabbage juice is an amazing health tonic with a flurry of nutrients and powerful benefits

a month ago - anthocyanins, sulforaphane and carotenoids, which through their antioxidant capacity can reduce growth or induce cell death in cancer cells.Combats inflammation

A study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention recognized the contribution of cabbage varieties as sources of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, including sulforaphane and flavonoids, like apigenin, kaemferol and quercetin.Supports reasonable weight management ...

Drinking dealcoholized muscadine WINE found to improve skin elasticity in middle-aged and older women

October 11, 2023 - anthocyanins, quercetin and ellagic acid, which are all known to confer various skin benefits.

The researchers noted that muscadine grapes, from which muscadine wine is made, have a unique polyphenolic profile that sets them apart from other grape varieties used for wine making. Native to the southeastern United States, muscadine grapes are the said to be the first native grape species cultivated in North America. Different colored wines with varying levels of sweetness can ...

STUDY: Eating foods high in flavonols (like quercetin) can help you stay strong as you age

September 26, 2023 - anthocyanins and polymeric flavonoids) and the flavonol quercetin impacted the onset of frailty among a cohort of older adults, researchers found that every 10 milligrams (mg) higher intake of flavonols per day lowered the participants' risk of growing frail by 20 percent.

Frailty, it should be noted, carries a greater risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization and death, and affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of older adults. The researchers shared ...

9 Science-backed health and nutrition benefits of eating sweet potatoes

September 03, 2023 - anthocyanins that exert an anti-tumor effect in bladder cancer.

Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are the richest in beta-carotene, a major carotenoid – essential natural pigments that act as antioxidants that protect you from disease and enhance your immune system. (Related: Sweet potatoes shown to prevent cancer.)

A comparative study published in the journal Pharmaceutics concluded that the carotenoid emulsion prepared from sweet potato peel was effective ...

The dark ECLIPSE casting a shadow across human civilization will be VANQUISHED by the light of truth

a month ago - anthocyanins in blueberries, anti-cancer properties of pomegranates, celery, and citrus fruits, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, and the pro-circulation properties of ginger.

Adams explains that big pharmaceutical companies did not create these natural remedies; they were derived from Mother Nature and God. These remedies existed before the FDA was established in 1906 and continue to be suppressed by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, CDC, and FTC, along ...

Prevent cancer with anthocyanins

March 30, 2011 - naturalnews.com printable article

Prevent cancer with anthocyanins

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