Blueberry and other benefits

Fifth: the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Gallogen, a type of antioxidant contained in blueberries help prevent cancer cell production. Anthocyanins can prevent cancer by eliminating free radicals that attack normal cells resulting in the production and spread of cancer cells. In addition, anthocyanins can protect protein decomposed by the enzyme protein that causes the growth of tumors such as in breast cancer. Blueberries have been designated as the most important anti-cancer food in Japan and the United States.

Blueberries are rich in pectin. Various studies have shown that soluble fiber pectin can lower cholesterol, reduce arteriosis disease, prevents heart disease and stroke.

Potassium in blueberries maintains body fluids in balance, thus maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. The total energy is only 80 calories of blueberries.

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