"Blueberries 'lower cholesterol'
Blueberries could provide an alternative way to lower cholesterol,
according to US researchers.
A compound in the fruits acted as effectively as a commercial
drug used to reduce levels of the "bad" form of cholesterol
in rodents.
Other studies suggest blueberries may fight cancer and diabetes."
Blueberries
Lower Cholesterol - BBC Report August 2004
Blueberries May Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease
Blueberries, cranberries, huckleberries and related plants
have now been found to contain resveratrol, a potential anticancer
agent, according to Agricultural Research Service scientists
who made the discovery.
Report by ARS, the leading scientific research agency of the
US Department of Agriculture
Blueberries
May Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease - ARS Report
Blueberries - The Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Researchers at Rutgers University, New Jersey in the USA, have
identified a natural chemical compound in blueberries that promotes
the health of the urinary tract, reducing the risk of infection.
Blueberries
- The Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Blueberries and Cholesterol
Many of us are waging the daily war against high cholesterol.
But what, exactly, is cholesterol, and how can we lower our
cholesterol levels safely and effectively ... and how can the
bluberry help?
Blueberries
and Cholesterol - read more
Urinary Tract Infections and the Benefits of Blueberries
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are unpleasant; they can be
an irritating and painful recurring problem.
The most common treatments for UTIs are either a course of
antibiotics and/or for the patient to drink blueberry or cranberry
juice. The juice option is OK, too, but most juices contain
fructose, a simple sugar that can threaten colon health.
Urinary
Tract Infections and the Benefits of Bueberries
Blueberries and Blood Pressure
You can't turn on a television, pick up a newspaper, or go
to a doctor's appointment these days without hearing about high
blood pressure. It's a sad fact that, according to the American
Heart Association, over two million Americans find out they
suffer from high blood pressure; of these, more than 45,000
die annually as a result of the condition.
Blueberries
and Blood Pressure