Bioactive plant compounds in berries may help to reduce high blood pressure

Studies have previously found that flavonoids (bioactive plant compounds), found in various vegetables and fruits, can have beneficial effects on blood pressure when given to individuals in an ‘intervention’ study setting.  A new study (1) carried out at the University of East Anglia UK and Harvard University USA and published in the American Journal [...]

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Brazilian acai berries, are there health benefits behind the hype?

So called ‘super-foods’ are constantly being given press attention.  One moment it is broccoli, the next it is blueberries.  Recently there has been a lot of enthusiasm for a Brazilian berry called the Acai Berry, pronounced ah-sigh-ee.  These berries are available as drinks, supplements and dried snacks and commonly used in mixed juices, smoothies, [...]

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