Wild blueberries provide anti-aging benefits and disease prevention

(NC)—Why are antioxidants such a hot topic? They help our bodies protect against disease and age-related health risks. Antioxidants also protect against inflammation cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease and other diseases of aging.

The potent antioxidants found in wild blueberries include flavonoids and other phenolics such as anthocyanins, which are compounds that also have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Wild blueberries are higher in anthocyanin content than other fruits and vegetables. More information is available online at wildblueberries.com.

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