Anthocyanin antioxidants in the acai berry
Jan 13
Here’s a quick little read that can shed some light on what anthocyanins are. The acai berry has been identified as an excellent anti-inflammatory due to the amount of anthocyanins it contains. Anti-aging is another claim, but this one is a little more difficult to prove.
Anthocyanins are plant pigments that provide fruits its vibrant colors. It also serves as a protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays which could trigger free radicals inside the fruit. They belong to a class of flavonoids making them potent antioxidants. Large quantities of anthocyanins can be found in dark colored fruits like blueberries and acai.
Among the many health benefits of ingesting anthocyanin are:
- anti-cancer
- anti-aging
- anti-bacterial
- anti-inflammatory
Eggplant, oranges, berries and even cabbage contain anthocyanin but in varying degrees. The more anthocyanin the fruit has, the more antioxidant benefit you can get from them
Original article @ www.natral-izer.blogspot.com
