Anthocyanidins

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Overview

Anthocyanidins are a class of Bioflavonoids that are the water-soluble pigments responsible for the vivid colors of many types of Berries.  Anthocyanins are Glucosides of Anthocyanidins.

 

Benefits of Anthocyanidins

Cardiovascular System

 Anthocyanidins may alleviate and prevent Microangiopermeability.  [1]

 

Digestive System

 Anthocyanidins may accelerate the healing of Gastric Ulcers and may help to prevent Ulcers - Peptic- including  Ulcers - Gastric by strengthening the Blood Vessels that supply the Digestive Tract and possibly also by enhancing the defensive mechanisms of the Gastric Mucosa.  [2]

 

Eyes/Vision

 Anthocyanidins may improve various aspects of Sight.  [3]

 

Immune System

 Anthocyanidins may help to prevent some types of Cancer:  [4]

 Anthocyanidins may help to prevent (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphomas.  [5]

 Anthocyanidins may counteract Inflammation.  [6]

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