Blueberry

Givaudan’s wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

Blueberry powder may boost cognitive function: RCT

06-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a polyphenol-rich blueberry powder may boost blood flow and improve a range of cognitive measures, says a new study from scientists at King’s College London and the University of Reading.

Milk protein may act as effective delivery vehicle for blueberry nutrients

01-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.

Blueberries may boost brain function for kids: Study

02-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Acute consumption of a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry drink may improve memory and attentional aspects of executive function in healthy children, suggests a study from the UK.

Blueberries aid healthy ageing, studies suggest

01-Aug-2019 By Oliver Morrison

A collection of new studies further quantifies how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.

Compound found in blueberries linked to increased physical activity in mouse study

13-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at Laval University in Quebec studied the impact of polyphenols on metabolic disorders in obese mice, and unexpectedly observed an increase in physical activity in a group of mice supplemented with the compound proanthocyanidins.

Blueberry powders shows endothelial benefits: Human data

29-May-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Smoothies containing blueberry powder may improve endothelial function in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Cooked bilberry better than cold for anthocyanin activity

05-Aug-2008 By Shane Starling

Cooking temperatures up to 125ºc may be best for anthocyanin retention and activity, according to new research.

New blueberries could offer processing, nutritional benefits

07-Jan-2008 By Lorraine Heller

New varieties of the antioxidant-rich blueberry could result in
berries with better flavor, firmness and shelf life, according to
researchers at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Study to strengthen bilberry-cancer link

05-Oct-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A series of clinical trials is underway in the UK to test the
anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts, offer a potential boost
to the anthocyanidin-rich extracts.