Wild blueberries linked to improved blood vessel function and memory in older adults

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A clinical trial conducted in London has found that eating wild blueberries daily may have measurable benefits for both heart and brain health in older adults. The research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showed that a 12-week regimen of wild blueberries improved blood vessel function, lowered blood pressure, and boosted memory performance in healthy adults aged 65 to 80.The National Institute of Health National Library published the study. The background states, “Evidence suggests that the intake of blueberry (poly)phenols is associated with improvements in vascular function and cognitive performance. Whether these cognitive effects are linked to increases in cerebral and vascular blood flow or changes in the gut microbiota is currently unknown.”A Cl
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