Nutritional value and efficacy of blueberries

Blueberry is a dark blue and slightly purple fruit. It is mainly wild and mostly produced in the forests of Northeast China. It can be eaten directly or made into blueberry jam or dried blueberries for easy consumption at any time. Blueberries are very popular in life and most people like to eat them. So how high is the nutritional value of blueberries? What are its benefits? I will tell you in detail later.

Nutritional Value

1. Anthocyanins

Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, a natural antioxidant. After the human body absorbs this substance, it can not only delay aging and prevent cancer, but also improve retinal function, enhance vision, prevent vision loss, and have a significant protective effect on the eyes.

2. Pectin

Pectin is also the most important component in blueberries. This substance can not only cleanse the intestines and detoxify, but also clear the cholesterol accumulated on the walls of human blood vessels, prevent blood vessel aging and rigidification, effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, and has a significant protective effect on human cardiovascular system.

3. Vitamin C

Blueberries are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C. After being absorbed by the human body together with trace ingredients such as citric acid and choline, they can enhance heart function, inhibit brain nerve aging, improve memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Efficacy and function

1. Improve memory

Blueberries are most suitable for people who engage in mental work because they are rich in flavonoids. After entering the human body, this substance can enhance the vitality of the human brain, promote the regeneration of brain cells, keep people's thinking clear, and improve memory.

2. Prevent diseases

Eating more blueberries can effectively prevent many diseases. It can regulate blood sugar and prevent blood sugar from rising, and can reduce the incidence of diabetes. In addition, the anthocyanins contained in blueberries can prevent cell canceration. Eating an appropriate amount of blueberries every day can play a significant role in preventing and fighting cancer. Blueberries also contain some natural anti-inflammatory and bactericidal ingredients, which can reduce the activity of pathogens in the human body, inhibit bacterial reproduction and regeneration, and have a very good preventive effect on cystitis and urinary tract infections, which are common in humans.