Blueberries are the new "weapon" against obesity

According to the results of scientific work published at the 2011 American Society for Nutrition Experimental Biology Conference, eating blueberries will significantly reduce the number of cells forming fat tissue in the body and this is very effective for those who want to lose weight.

Researchers at the University of Texas, USA have discovered that ingredients in blueberries can reduce fat-forming cells and fight the formation of new fat cells.

Blueberries. Source: Internet

Research shows that if taken in large doses, polyphenols found in blueberries can help reduce the number of fat-forming cells in the body by up to 73%, and if taken in small doses, polyphenols can also help reduce 27% of these obesity-causing cells.

This research opens up opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to develop pharmaceutical products from blueberry ingredients, helping to reduce the rapidly increasing obesity rate in developed countries, especially in the US.

In addition to reducing fat cells, blueberries are also proven to be a superfood that can fight cardiovascular diseases, diabetes...

Although highly appreciating this new discovery, considering it a promising result with high applicability, according to Ms. Shiwani Moghe, Head of the above research team, further testing is needed before widespread application to ensure there are no side effects.

According to VNA