Blueberries can help to reduce cholesterol

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Hi all,

 

Taken from: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/uknews/news20040824.shtml#1

 

Scientists from the US department for agriculture led by Agnes

Rimando suggested yesterday that eating blueberries might help

prevent clogged arteries, heart disease and obesity. The fruit

contains a compound, pterostilbene, similar in effect to drugs used

to reduce cholesterol. Most papers' science and health

correspondents report on the research which was delivered to the

American Chemical Society's conference in Philadelphia. This study

adds to a growing list of health benefits attributed to the fruit

including protection against ageing and cancer, in addition to

acting as a memory booster.

 

Attilio