04/25/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research revealed that bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) can prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases. In the study, a team of researchers from Slovakia, Portugal, and Poland looked at the effect of bilberry consumption on cardiovascular disease.
In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that regular consumption of bilberries can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease as it reduces LDL and triglycerides levels and increases HDL levels.
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Journal Reference:
Habanova M, Saraiva JA, Haban M, Schwarzova M, Chlebo P, Predna L, Gazo J, Wyka J. INTAKE OF BILBERRIES (VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS L.) REDUCED RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE BY INDUCING FAVORABLE CHANGES IN LIPOPROTEIN PROFILES. Nutrition Research. December 2016; 36(12): 1415-1422. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.11.010
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