1. Anti Depressant: Blueberries increase the production of feel-good dopamine, a natural neurotransmitter, deficiency of which can lead to neuro degenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease.2. Anti Oxidant: Blueberries contain the potent phytonutrient, anthocyanidins- an anti-oxidant that neutralizes free radicals preventing disease and aging. The abundance of vitamin-C is also a big factor for this as well.
3. Anti Aging: Not only do the antioxidants – proanthocyanidins decrease free radicals levels but also reduce age related motor skill decline and memory loss.
4. Fights Alzheimer’s Disease: Blueberries help protect the brain from oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and cognition. The anthocyanin, selenium, vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, zinc, sodium, potassium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese etc., among others, prevent and heal neurotic disorders by preventing degeneration and death of neurons, brain-cells and restore health of the central nervous system.
5. Urinary Tract Support: Blueberry juice has a unique compound that acts as an antibiotic and cleanser preventing E.coli bacteria from clinging to bladder walls and causing inflammation, burning sensation during in passage of urine, and other urinary tract infections.
6. Anti-Inflammatory: The powerful anti oxidant proanthocyanidins in blueberries helps combat inflammations like osteoarthritis and gout. Blueberries increase the amounts of compounds called heat-shock proteins that reduce inflammation and cell damage, particularly in the brain..
7. Anti-Cancer: Blueberries contain certain compounds like Pterostilbene, Ellagic Acid, flavanoids- flavone and luteolin, Anthocyanins and anti oxidants –vitamin C and copper, that provide genetic-material-protection capabilities and inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) preventing liver, ovarian and colon cancer.
8. Lowers Cholesterol: The soluble fiber pectin helps dissolve bad cholesterol and its anti-oxidant property combats oxidation of cholesterol, strengthening the cardiac muscles, and widening arteries which counters the plaque buildup, preventing heart attacks and strokes.
9. Prevents Constipation: The fiber in blueberries absorb 10 to 15 times its own weight in water, drawing fluid into your gut and increasing bowel movements, and the vitamins, sodium, copper, fructose and acids improve digestion.
10. Cures Diarrhea: Like for bladder infection, the anthocyanosides in blueberries help kill the E.coli bacteria that is a common cause for diarrhea, especially effective when diarrhea is caused by food poisoning. Another compound, tannins, also helps to firm up loose stool in this case.
11. Nasal congestion: Blueberries contain vasodilators that help dilate blood vessels, providing temporary relief for nasal and lung congestions.
12. Improves Vision: Blueberries contain anthocyanosides that provide protection against age-related macular degeneration, myopia and hypermetropia, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dryness and retinal infections and improves night vision. Blue Berries also contain anti oxidants called Carotenoids-lutein and zeaxanthin, Flavonoids -rutin, resveritrol, quercetin, in addition to vitamin C, E, A, selenium, zinc and phosphorus, essential for the ocular health.
13. Immune System Booster: Blueberries rich anti oxidants like Anthocyanin, vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, anti-bacterial copper, selenium, zinc, and haemoglobin-booster iron, strengthens your immune system and prevent colds, fever, pox and other viral and bacterial communicable diseases.
14. Reduces Belly Fat: Polyphenols and Catechins found in blueberries activate fat-burning genes in abdominal fat cells, lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels, and improve fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity. When combined with a low-fat diet it lowers body weight, and total fat and liver mass.
15. Bone Health: Blueberries are high in manganese, which plays an important role in improving bone density and strength.
16. Lowers Blood Sugar: Blueberries have a low-glycemic that helps regulate blood sugar levels preventing type2 diabetes.
17. Prevents Allergies: Blueberries contain abundant amounts of the phytonutrient quercetin that reduces the possibility and severity of allergies.
18. Pain Relief: Blueberries contain salicylic acid—the natural version of aspirin, that helps in thinning the blood and reducing pain.
19. Nutrient Store: Blueberries are an excellent source of flavonoids, especially one called anthocyanidins, vitamin B2, C and E, manganese, soluble and insoluble fiber such as pectin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate. Blueberries contain minerals like iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
