Against Depression and Hypertension With Blueberry Fruit

From a study conducted by experts from the British Nutrition Foundation is known that in order to avoid depression does not have to go through a series of psychological therapy sessions were very boring. Only with a lot of eating blueberries regularly can fight depression and stress.

In this research note that the micronutrients contained in blueberries give immediate effect to the brain which will improve mood and mental acuity. The researchers also found a similar effect on the brown and green vegetables. "Micronutrient particular in blueberries, chocolate and a variety of green vegetables can give great influence on the mood," said lead researcher, Dr. Emma Williams.

The benefits of blueberries is not only get here. Previous research from the University of East Anglia and Harvard University found that blueberries can help treat high blood pressure or hypertension. The results of these studies indicate that anthocyanins bioactive compounds known as flavonoids that was the one that plays an important role in hypertension. The researchers said they were eating blueberries regularly can stabilize high blood pressure up to 10%.


In this study, about 181 thousand people were asked to fill out a questionnaire containing questions about their health condition during the past two years as well as their diet over the past four years. They found that a high intake of flavonoids had a fairly stable blood pressure than those who do not.
The researchers also found that the content of flavonoids in blueberries occupies the highest position in the "kingdom" of fruits. Even falavonoid levels in blueberries also beat tea that is rich in these substances.

"What's interesting about this research is the content of anthocyanins apparently contributed so much in the prevention of hypertension," said Prof Aedin Cassidy, who became leader of the study.