US researchers gave a group of participants blueberry powder two weeks before a cycling class. They found that during moderate exercise, the rate of fat burning increased and endurance increased in the study participants.
The report states: “This study is the first to investigate whether the consumption of wild blueberries results in greater [tauku oksidācijas] speed during physical exercise.”.
The study showed that consuming blueberries for 14 days before exercise increased fat oxidation, decreased carbohydrate oxidation, and reduced plasma lactate levels during 40 minutes of moderately intense exercise.
Moreover, this is not the only positive feature of blueberries. Berries help to strengthen immunity, as well as the walls of blood vessels and are important for vision – they improve eyesight in the chair. They are useful for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and better memory.
Good features of blueberries:
1. Rich in vitamins. Blueberries contain many valuable substances for the body. They contain vitamins C, E, K, carotenes, pectin substances, organic acids, group B vitamins, as well as flavonoids, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and fiber.
2. Dried berry drug is used to solve problems related to digestion – they improve digestion and are also used against diarrhea.
3. Blueberries have antioxidant properties, as well as blueberry extract helps to maintain normal vision. These berries are especially recommended for those who work a lot with a computer, drive a car, watch TV or read a lot.
4. Antioxidants in blueberries protect nerve cells from unwanted irritations and helps to neutralize chronic inflammations. As you know, inflammation significantly accelerates the aging of the body.
5. Berries help strengthen immunity and memoryand are also valuable for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Due to the good taste properties of blueberries, they can be widely used in cooking, both in light summer dishes and drinks, and also when stored for the winter months. Every day, berries are a good addition to porridges, desserts, healthy shakes and smoothies.
7. Blueberry leaf drug lowers blood glucose levels, it is used in diabetic teas, a decoction is made from the leaves. In addition, the leaf drug also has anti-inflammatory activity. Dried bilberry berries and bilberry leaves are used for drugs.
8. A decoction of blueberry berries and leaves is also used externally in folk medicine – for rinsing the mouth and throat in case of inflammation of the throat and gums and as compresses in case of skin diseases.
