Blueberry superfood claims ‘may be a myth’

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While blueberries contain plenty of healthy nutrients, it is a myth that they are any better than other fruits, it has been claimed.

High-levels of anti-oxidants, which can help to reduce the risk of cancer, have led blueberries to be labelled as a ‘superfood’.

However, according to the Daily Mail, scientists are now finding other foods – including dark chocolate – which may contain more anti-oxidants than blueberries.

And blueberries are only rich in one family of anti-oxidants, anthocyanin, which is also found in other fruits, like grapes.

The skin and seeds of red grapes in particular contain a powerful antioxidant called resveratrol, which improves circulation, promotes healing and may reduce inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

A report published earlier this year in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggested that blueberries were beneficial as a memory enhancer and could even reduce the risk of developing dementia.
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