Research conducted at the University of East Anglia shows that we can reduce the risk of dementia by consuming 100 grams of cranberries per day, which can improve cognitive performance.
The authors of this discovery state that blueberries, being rich in antioxidants, help lower bad blood cholesterol (LDL), the latter being associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.
MRI scans have shown that people who have a habit of eating cranberries have better blood flow to important areas of the brain. Furthermore, these people also have a 9% lower bad cholesterol level.
“Bad” cholesterol can harden and plaque in the arteries, reducing blood flow to the brain, points out Dr. Tudor Ciprut, primary care physician in medical radiology, imaging / PET-CT.
Blueberries contain valuable minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus), are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. Thanks to the rich content of flavonoids, they strengthen the walls of blood vessels, reducing the risk of vascular diseases. In addition, cranberries have a bactericidal effect, are anti-inflammatory and strengthen the immune system.
To take advantage of the benefits of cranberries, doctors recommend eating them fresh.
