Blueberries belong to the family of bilberry and cranberry, in terms of health benefits. These come from shrubs, and these fruits grow in bunches and are of small size, ranging from pea size to marble size. They have darker shades of color, of blue variations. Some come with maroon shades, and others have purple tint to them. They are very delicious, but that’s not all. They come with a number of health benefits.

* Antioxidant capacity: Blueberries are highly loaded with a number of anti oxidants like vitamin C, Anthocyanin, B Complex, vitamin A, vitamin E, copper, iron and zinc etc. They promote immunity and raise oxygen and hemoglobin levels in the blood. With strong immunity, you are able to fight diseases better, and will not fall for common cold, fever, flu etc very easily.

* Blueberries neutralize free radicals:  Blueberries neutralize the free radicals that increase the ageing process and diseases in the body. This is because of the rich content of Anthocyanin and vitamin C in them. They prevent the cause of ageing, and your skin will look beautiful and your immune system can fight diseases in a better way.

* Reducing fat: It is believed that blueberries help fight the fat off your belly and also prevent metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.

* Urinary tract health: Most urinary tract infections are due to the colony formation of bacteria like b-coli, in the inner walls of the tract. Blueberries have a compound formed from a large polymer, which reduces the formation of these bacteria. The additional anti-biotic properties of blueberries help it further. The large polymers get rid of these bacteria, and thus provide relief to such infections.

* Good for vision: The extracts of blueberries have been found to reduce the loss of vision, due to the presence of a compound called anthocyanoside. As blueberries contain vitamin A and vitamin E, which are good for eyes and skin tissues, they further help people in maintaining their eyesight.

* Brain health: There are several compounds in blueberries that prevent and heal neurotic disorders, and also restore health to the central nervous system. Some of these compounds are: anthocyanin, vitamin, A, B-complex, sodium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, copper etc. These also prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

* Digestive disorders: Blueberries contain roughage, which helps you to prevent constipation and keep your digestive system healthy.

* Cancer: Blueberries can be helpful for cancer patients, as they contain Pterostilbene, which works effectively in case of liver and colon cancer.

Blueberries have lots of health values. Be sure to have a regular intake of blueberries to fight off diseases.