Freeze Dried Wild Blueberries
Ingredient details
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Wild blueberries get their deep blue color from anthocyanins. Their small size means a high proportion of skin, where many of these plant compounds are concentrated.
Key benefits
- Provide anthocyanin polyphenols
- Freeze drying helps preserve the berry's pigments
Why it matters
In a 12-week trial, adults aged 65–80 who took 26 grams of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder daily improved blood vessel function and some memory test results. The study used a measured daily dose.
Citations
- Lohachoompol V, Srzednicki G, Craske J (2004) The Change of Total Anthocyanins in Blueberries and Their Antioxidant Effect After Drying and Freezing. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. View study: The Change of Total Anthocyanins in Blueberries and Their Antioxidant Effect After Drying and Freezing
- Nemzer B, Vargas L, Xia X, Sintara M, Feng H (2018) Phytochemical and physical properties of blueberries, tart cherries, strawberries, and cranberries as affected by different drying methods. Food Chemistry 262:242-250. View study: Phytochemical and physical properties of blueberries, tart cherries, strawberries, and cranberries as affected by different drying methods
- Cheatham CL, et al. (2023) Six-month intervention with wild blueberries improved speed of processing in mild cognitive decline. Nutritional Neuroscience 26(10):1019-1033. View study: Six-month intervention with wild blueberries improved speed of processing in mild cognitive decline
- Whyte AR, et al. (2023) Wild blueberry polyphenols can improve vascular function and cognitive performance in healthy older individuals. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. View study: Wild blueberry polyphenols can improve vascular function and cognitive performance in healthy older individuals