Blackberries

Mulberry is a fruit rich in vitamins A, C and K and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps fight against anemia and aging. Its consumption can be in natura or still used in the preparation of desserts or juices.

Benefits that we can obtain when consuming blackberries

1. Improve cardiovascular health

hanks to anthocyanins, a plant enzyme with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action, blackberries are great allies of cardiovascular health. To consume blackberries is a support to regulate the levels of high cholesterol.
It also makes a significant contribution of iron, an essential compound for the production of hemoglobin in the blood. Thanks to this, it  increases the capacity to transport oxygen to the cells of the body.
Also, given their significant amounts of magnesium, manganese and especially potassium, they are good for controlling blood pressure.

2. Stimulate digestion

By providing nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin B6, niacin and riboflavin, these small fruits also help improve digestive processes.

Its properties favor the decomposition of difficult-to-digest foods, such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates. On the other hand, they also contain a significant amount of fiber, which stimulates the cleaning of the intestines and colon, avoiding constipation.

3. Reduce the risk of stroke

It helps reduce the risk of suffering a stroke. This is because they contain a powerful antioxidant known as resveratrol , which would be the main agent to prevent damage to the vascular system.

4. Strengthen the immune system

These berries make a significant contribution of vitamin C and other antioxidants that strengthen the body's defenses to prevent diseases and infections.
Its intake is recommended to avoid respiratory conditions such as influenza, cold or asthma, among others.

5. Prevent premature aging

Vitamin C and E, as well as the antioxidant action of anthocyanins, are essential to stop the oxidative damage caused by free radicals .

6. Could prevent cancer
Being fruits so rich in antioxidant properties is not surprising that they are within the wide range of foods with possible anticancer effect.
Anthocyanins, resveratrol, vitamins A, C and E, among other components, would have a positive effect in inhibiting the growth of several types of malignant cells.

7. Protect the vision

Although good vision depends on many factors and habits, regular consumption of this food could help protect it from diseases.
Its contribution of zeaxanthin , a powerful carotenoid,  helps maintain the health of the retina and prevents the sun's UV rays from causing damage.

8. Help regulate the pH of the blood

The blackberries favor the remineralization of the organism thanks to its richness in alkaline minerals that help to regulate the pH of the blood, benefiting the sick by acidified organisms.

9. Combat fluid retention
Because of its anti-inflammatory and mineral richness, these also have a diuretic effect that can help fight fluid retention.

10. They are good for patients with arthritis

Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action is recommended for those who suffer from arthritis because ingesting them helps control pain
It could stop the damage suffered by the joints due to this disease .

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