The Blueberry, nutritional composition and its benefits
for our organism
In common language, fruits of the forest (or red fruits) are called small fruits, taken from wild shrubs that grew between the forests.
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Among these small shrub are blueberries, which can reach up to one meter in height, also belong to this group the blackberry, raspberry, currant, strawberries or cherries.
In this article we will talk about the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) whose fruits are bluish black berries, with a thin layer of whitish wax, hence the name "blueberry" in English, although there is another edible variety of the same family, like the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) which belong to the family of the ericaceae.
The origin of the blueberry is not well defined, since there are several wild species in America, Asia and Europe. The genus Vaccinium is native to the Northern Hemisphere, specifically North America, Central America, Europe and Eurasia.
The blueberry is recognized important properties thanks to its abundance in natural pigments of antioxidant action, occupying the first places among plant foods for a large sector of the population, which increasingly seeks the added value of food for the care of the health, according to the content and physiological activity of its compounds.
The blueberry is recognized important properties thanks to its abundance in natural pigments of antioxidant action, occupying the first places among plant foods for a large sector of the population, which increasingly seeks the added value of food for the care of the health, according to the content and physiological activity of its compounds.
The anthocyanins (responsible for the blue pigment) and polyphenols present in the blueberry fruit, have a high antioxidant activity, which have potential health benefits, as they intervene in the protection of nucleic acids, lipids, proteins and against the process oxidative initiated by free radicals.
To be a small fruit, they are very rich in essential minerals, vitamins and especially in carbohydrates (also called carbohydrates or sugars) so they provide a lot of energy, both to the muscles and the brain, so they allow, not only make great physical efforts, but they increase the capacity and mental agility.
Among these health improvements, is its benefit to the skin, as they stimulate the circulatory flow and facilitate the flow of oxygen and nutrients and act as a potent anti-stain caused by free radicals.
Several studies have shown the importance of these fruits in the conservation of sight and in the prevention of numerous eye diseases.
Several studies have shown the importance of these fruits in the conservation of sight and in the prevention of numerous eye diseases.
Illustration: Abdecoral - The Blueberry
Glutamic acid: It is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and the most common neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, mediated by the stimulation of specific receptors called glutamate receptors. It helps the production of hydrochloric acid, controls the levels of ammonia in the brain. It intervenes specifically in the use of glucose by brain cells.
A vital amino acid for the central nervous system, acts as a stimulant of the immune system, helps protein synthesis and promotes the absorption of food.
Aspartic Acid: Aspartic acid, also known as aspartic acid, is an essential non-essential amino acid for proper blood circulation.
It collaborates with the functioning of all the cells of the body, in the production and secretion of hormones and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
It collaborates with the functioning of all the cells of the body, in the production and secretion of hormones and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Anthocyanins: They are an antioxidant belonging to the broad group of flavonoids. They are natural pigments bluish, dark red or purple, which are present in many wild fruits such as blackberries, strawberries or blueberries.
