A new study out of China Agricultural University showed the power of blueberries to protect eyesight. Researchers exposed retina cells of the eyes to varying degrees of ultraviolet light, while providing these cells with blueberry antioxidants called anthocyanins. The anthocyanins appeared to protect the retina cells from damage. Berries continue to prove that they have many health benefits! They are my number one recommended fruit.
Yixiang Liua, Xue Songa, Di Zhanga, Feng Zhoua, Dan
Wanga, Ying Weia, Fengyi Gaoa, Liyang Xiea, Gang Jiaa, Wei Wua and
Baoping Jia. Blueberry anthocyanins: protection against ageing and
light-induced damage in retinal pigment epithelial cells British
Journal of Nutrition 2011 October Functional Food Research
Laboratory, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China
Agricultural University.
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