BLUEBERRY JUICE EXTRACT

BLUEBERRY JUICE EXTRACT is obtained from the plant Vaccinium corymbosum L. It contains anthocyanins and other polyphenolic compounds which in turn give antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory activities. Due to its antioxidant property, it shows potential free radical scavenging activity and this is why it is used in many supplements. Moreover, blueberry supplementation gives neurocognitive benefit which helps in improving memory. Both in functional foods as well as in dietary supplements, the active compounds present in blueberry acts as potential anti-cancer agents. It prevents carcinogenesis by producing pro-inflammatory molecules, preventing DNA damage by reducing oxidative stress and moreover, inhibiting proliferation of cancer cell and increasing apoptosis.