It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research from the Lund University Faculty of Engineering in Sweden shows that blueberry fibre are important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis. The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.
Blueberries are rich in polyphenols, which have an antimicrobial and antioxidative effect. The combination of blueberries and probiotics reduced inflammation-inducing bacteria in the intestine at the same time as the number of health-promoting lactobacilla increased.
Source: Expertanswer & Dr. Rath Newsletter
This report really supports the wonderful overall health benefits of Blueberries. Consider my earlier post on this blog “Blueberries for Boomers” dated January 15th in which blueberries were akin to the fountain of youth boosting our memory and emotions.