Using samples of 130,000 men and women, a team of researchers led by Xiang Gao, MD, Ph.D at Harvard Medical School in Boston, found men and women who ate blueberries and strawberries will less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who do not eat berries on regular basis. The study is being published in Neurology Journal on April 10, 2012.
Researchers found people who ate blueberries and strawberries at least two times per week were about 25% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who ate only one time per month. The benefits of eating two servings of berries per week for men are better than those who ate very little of berries. Men who ate blueberries and strawberries regularly could reduce chances of getting Parkinson's disease by 40% than men who ate very little.
One of the powerful ingredients in fruits and vegetables are chemical compounds called flavonoids. Sources of flavonoids include berries, tea, apples, and red wine. Flavonoids can help to protect human brain cells from damage.
Pretty informative post. I love blueberries and strawberries. They contain lots of benefits.
Posted by: beauty and health | July 04, 2012 at 05:49 AM