Researchers of the Department of Nutritional Sciences of the King´s College London evaluated the effect of consuming anthocyanins, polyphenol that gives blueberries their color, in the regulation of blood pressure. The study was carried out in 40 participants, who were in perfect health, and they were randomly divided into two groups. The first group was supplied 200 grams of blueberries and the second group (control) They were given a drink with minerals. After monitoring blood pressure and measuring arterial dilation, Researchers found that anthocyanin consumption has a significant beneficial effect, improving endothelial cell function. Besides, after a month of daily consumption 200 grams of blueberries, Participants reduced blood pressure on average by 5mmHg, reduction that had only been observed with the use of medications, the researchers add.
Study shows that eating blueberries reduces blood pressure
