Super-Fruits: Tropical Blueberries with more healthful antioxidants (Science Daily)

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Super-Fruits: Tropical Blueberries Extremely High in Healthful Antioxidants, Study Suggests

ScienceDaily (Apr. 29, 2011) — The first analysis of the healthful antioxidant content of blueberries that grow wild in Mexico, Central and South America concludes that some of these fruits have even more healthful antioxidants than the blueberries — already renowned as “super fruits” — sold throughout the United States. These extreme super fruits could provide even more protection against heart disease, cancer and other conditions, the report suggests.

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About Willem Van Cotthem

Honorary Professor of Botany, University of Ghent (Belgium). Scientific Consultant for Desertification and Sustainable Development.
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