Blueberry: Brain, Mood & Balance
Dear Friends
When we talk about the function of the the brain, blueberry consumption should be front and center, for much research has shown that blueberry, and blueberry extract in particular, can not only protect us from cognitive decline but help reverse the effects of senescense.
Scientific research indicates that a cup or two of blueberry every day will improve cognitive performance, improve our athletic abilities (balance, strength, and endurance), and even elevate our mood (Miller et al., 2018; Schrager et al., 2015; Khalid et al., 2017). Research also emphasizes that the quantity of blueberries matter: one cup a day is good but 2 cups a day may be even better (Miller & Shukitt-Hale, 2012). These health improvements are not just limited to the elderly but to all ages. Research has shown that children can greatly benefit too (Whyte, 2016; Khalid, 2017).
The BioImmersion Blueberry Extract is a very serious product. The cognitive, mood enhancing, and athletic benefits emanate from the blueberry pigment; and that is what is extracted from the North American blueberry we have chosen for the Blueberry Extract. Each capsule contains 500mg of this precious extract, equivalent to one and a quarter cups of blueberries. In fact, it takes 80 lbs. of blueberries to get 1 lb. of this extract!
Recommended dose: one capsule daily.
References:
- Whyte, A. R., Schafer, G., & Williams, C. M. (2016). Cognitive effects following acute wild blueberry supplementation in 7-to 10-year-old children. European journal of nutrition, 55(6), 2151-2162.
- Miller, M. G., Hamilton, D. A., Joseph, J. A., & Shukitt-Hale, B. (2018). Dietary blueberry improves cognition among older adults in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. European journal of nutrition, 57(3), 1169-1180.
- Schrager, M. A., Hilton, J., Gould, R., & Kelly, V. E. (2015). Effects of blueberry supplementation on measures of functional mobility in older adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 40(6), 543-549.
- Khalid, S., Barfoot, K. L., May, G., Lamport, D. J., Reynolds, S. A., & Williams, C. M. (2017). Effects of acute blueberry flavonoids on mood in children and young adults. Nutrients, 9(2), 158.
- Watson, D., Clark, L. A., & Tellegen, A. (1988). Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: the PANAS scales. Journal of personality and social psychology, 54(6), 1063.
- Miller, M. G., & Shukitt-Hale, B. (2012). Berry fruit enhances beneficial signaling in the brain. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(23), 5709-5715.
Sincerely yours,
Seann
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