Blueberry

Overview

The Blueberry is native to the USA.

Botanical Names

 Vaccinium angustifolium  (also known as Vaccinium augustifolium) (Low-Bush Blueberry;  Wild Blueberry)

 Vaccinium ashei

 Vaccinium corymbosum  (High-Bush Blueberry)

 Vaccinium gaylussacia

 Vaccinium globulare

 Vaccinium uliginosum  (Bog Blueberry)

 All species of Blueberry belong to the Heath (Ericaceae) family.

The health benefits of Blueberries closely resemble those of Bilberries.

Aging Process

 Blueberries powerful Antioxidant properties may retard the progression of the Aging Process.  ^[1]

 Blueberries powerful Antioxidant properties of the Polyphenol content may possess Life Extension potential.  ^[2]

Cardiovascular System

 Blueberries may help to prevent Atherosclerosis.  ^[3]

 Blueberries may reduce the Heart damage that occurs subsequent to Heart Attack.  ^[4]

 Blueberries may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  ^[5]

 Blueberries may inhibit the ability of Free Radicals to damage Red Blood Cells.  ^[6]

 Blueberries may reduce the Brain damage that occurs subsequent to an ischemic Stroke.  ^[7]

Cells

 Blueberries may stimulate the proliferation of Stem Cells.  ^[8]

Digestive System

 Blueberries may be an effective remedy for many cases of Diarrhea (due to the ability of the Anthocyanosides in Blueberries to kill many of the Detrimental Bacteria, especially Eschericia coli, that cause Diarrhea.  ^[9]

Excretory System

 Blueberries may help to prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).  ^[10]

Eyes/Vision

 Blueberries may alleviate some Sight ailments: 

 Blueberries may restore visual acuity after exposure to Glare. 

 Blueberries may improve Night Vision and may lead to quicker adjustment to darkness. 

 Blueberries may improve Night Vision in Night Blindness (nyctalopia) patients (due to the Anthocyanosides component of Blueberries).