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Blueberries have long been hailed as a "superfruit," rich in numerous health-beneficial components. They not only help with beauty and skin care but also contribute significantly to maintaining overall health. Recent research further indicates that consuming one cup of blueberries daily (approximately 150 grams) can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease!

Despite their small size, blueberries offer significant health benefits. A research team from the Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine at Norwich Medical School, in collaboration with Harvard University, conducted an experiment on 138 overweight or obese adults. In the study, participants consumed 150 grams and 75 grams of blueberries daily, respectively. After a six-month follow-up, the results showed that participants who consumed one cup of blueberries (approximately 150 grams) daily had…Vascular function和Arterial stiffnessAll have shown continuous improvement, and this improvement has resulted in clinically significant differences.

The findings of this study are significant for Western adults, as one-third of them suffer from metabolic problems, including at least [missing information - likely related to specific diseases or conditions].High blood pressureHigh blood sugar, obesity, and other high cholesterol are three of the three risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In response, the research team from the Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine stated, "Blueberries and other berries should be included in the daily diet. They can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially for high-risk groups with these three conditions." The research findings have been published in *The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*.

Numerous past studies have shown that people who regularly consume blueberries have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This is likely due to the abundant anthocyanins in blueberries, which are considered beneficial for...Cardiovascular healthThe most beneficial key ingredient. Dr. Ana Rodriguez-Mateos of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London explains: "Drinking beverages containing anthocyanins for a month can improve vascular endothelial function. For every 11 TP4T increase in vascular endothelial function, the risk of cardiovascular disease decreases by 101 TP4T. Therefore, we believe that consuming blueberries for more than two weeks can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 151 TP4T."

Besides anthocyanins, blueberries also contain various vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Unlike fruits with extremely high sugar content such as watermelon, blueberries are more suitable for overweight individuals or those with metabolic syndrome. However, it's important to note that Taiwan is not a blueberry-producing region; most blueberries on the market are imported frozen. Therefore, people can also obtain their required anthocyanins from other fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries.