Benefits of Blueberry

Blueberries are fruits belongs to the Vaccinium family.They are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries.There are three types of blueberries they are,

1. Low - bush blueberry - Scientific name is Vaccinium angustifolium.
2. High - bush blueberry - Scientific name is Vaccinium corymbosum.
3. This variety is quite common and the scientific name is Vaccinium Pallidum.

Health Benefits

 The health benefits of blueberries includes the following,

• Blue berries are very low in calories.They possess notable health benefiting plant-nutrients such as soluble dietary fiber,vitamins,minerals and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely towards optimum health and wellness.
• They are among the highest anti-oxidant value fruits.Their anti-oxidant value largely comes from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin compounds such as chlorogenic acid,mycretin,quercetin and tannins.
• The phytochemical compounds in the blueberry help rid off harmful oxygen-derived free radicals from the human body and protect it against cancers,aging,degenerative diseases and infections.
• Research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood glucose levels in type-2 diabetes mellitus condition.
• Fresh berries carry small amount of vitamin-C,vitamin-B and vitamin-E.
• Altogether,these vitamins work as potent anti-oxidants which help limit free radical mediated injury to the body.
• The berries also carry a small amount of  B-complex group of vitamins such as pyridoxine,niacin,folates and pantothenic acid.These vitamins are acting as co-factors that help in metabolism of carbohydrates,proteins and fats.
• They contain a good amount of minerals like potassium,manganese copper and zinc.

Blueberries can helps,

• Boosts Immune system.
• Prevents hair loss and osteoporosis.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.
• Improves digestion and provides relief from constipation.
• Aids in preventing dementia.
• Cure Alzheimer's disease.
• Prevents signs of aging like wrinkles and age spots.
• Reduces risk of macular degeneration,catracts and myopia.