Off late Blueberries have been receiving international attention for their health benefits. According to a research in Canada and the USA there evidences that blueberries are great disease fighters.

In a test where over 40 fruits and vegetables were tested blueberries have been ranked as number one in antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help in neutralizing harmful side-effects called “free radicals” which are uneven molecules that are associated to a number of age-related diseases. US scientists have revealed that the antioxidants that are present in Blueberries help in slowing down the aging process and lessen the risk of cancer.

Benefits of Taking Blue Berries

• It improves short term memory loss

• It helps in the protection against macular deterioration of the retina

• It also promotes urinary tract health

• It acts as an effective anti-inflammatory agent.

• It improves glucose metabolism through the motion of chologenic acid

• It also reduces the risk of some cancers

Chemical studies in the US by the Agricultural Research Service have very lately revealed that Blueberries contain chemicals that reduced the growth of cervical and breast cancer cells by a significant percentage. It is also reported that Blueberries contain resveratrol which is another potential anti-cancer agent. Blueberries are useful not only for reducing the aging process but also to reverse it.