How to Control Obesity and Alzehimer’s Risks by Blue Berries

The delicious blue berries are very beneficial for health. They contain rich amounts of antioxidants and help to control high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. If taken regularly it also saves from the deadly cancer. 

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The recent researches prove that the regular intake of blueberries can control the harmful effects of Alzheimer's disease. It is due to the presence of healthy antioxidants in them. So it has become very effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's.  

The research was divided into two groups. The first consisted of 47 people above the age group of 68 years with little symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This group was further divided into two categories; the one was given the blueberry powder, while the other was subjected to plesbo powder. A drastic improvement was found in the former as compared to the latter.

The second group consisted of 92 participants in the age group of 68 to 80 years. The group was further divided into 4 categories; who were given blueberry powder, fish oil, plesbo powder and nothing. There was no significant improvement with blueberry powder. This proved that blueberry powder is effective in the beginning of the Alzheimer's disease.

The regular intake of blue berries helps saves from several diseases including obesity.

When taken regularly in obesity, it reduces the fats around the belly. It has little amounts of calories and the fiber contents in it controls the weight.

It has been proved in several researches that blueberries reduce the levels of blood sugar.

It reduces the risks of cancer and heart diseases.