The Power of Anthocyanin's

[odanny]

I keep coming back to this group of superfoods that provide the best overall health benefits. This is how humans should heal themselves, by consuming these foods daily. I just added purple cabbage to the rotation.

What are the health benefits of anthocyanins?​

1. Lowers blood pressure​

Anthocyanins may help reduce blood pressure, according to a review of 66 studies. Study participants with hypertension took a variety of extracts and preparations from anthocyanin-containing plants. The study found there was a consistent lowering effect on blood pressure. In other studies, however, researchers identified many factors that led to mixed results, such as:

• Dosage and type of anthocyanin (food, juice, freeze-dried powder or extract).
• Number of doses (single vs. long term).
• Patient characteristics (a person’s baseline blood pressure and other health conditions).

This study highlights the need for more research to establish a dosing regimen and determine who might benefit from anthocyanins.

2. Reduces risk of heart disease​

Atherosclerosis is when plaque builds up on the inside of your arteries. This buildup can cause high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease or kidney failure.

The formation of plaque is a multi-stage process that depends on many factors. Prescott says that research shows that anthocyanins can intervene at different stages in the process by reducing:

• Cholesterol, a main part of plaque.
• High blood pressure, which can damage blood vessels and make them more likely to develop atherosclerosis.
• Inflammation, which leads to plaque formation.

3. Prevents neurological diseases​

Research shows that anthocyanins can help protect and improve your brain function:

• One study found that a daily dose of cherry juice improved speech and memory in people aged 70 and over with mild or moderate dementia.
• Another study reported anthocyanins increased blood flow to and activated brain areas that control memory, language and attention.

Researchers believe that anthocyanins’ antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are responsible for these improvements.

4. Slows cancer growth​

Anthocyanins may act in many ways to slow or stop cancer. Studies suggest that anthocyanins might:

• Block the changes in DNA that cause cancer.
• Destroy cancer cells or stop their growth.
• Prevent tumors from becoming malignant (cancerous).
• Reverse drug resistance and increase tumors’ sensitivity to chemotherapy.

However, Prescott cautions that the research on anthocyanins and cancer has mainly happened in the laboratory. There are only limited data from clinical trials on people. Researchers need to continue to investigate these findings so they can determine exactly how anthocyanins affect cancer growth and treatment.

Health Benefits of Red Cabbage

Find out what nutrients are in red cabbage and learn how it can help everything from potential protection from diseases to providing a boost to your immune system.

www.webmd.com

Anthocyanidins and anthocyanins: colored pigments as food, pharmaceutical ingredients, and the potential health benefits - PMC

Anthocyanins are colored water-soluble pigments belonging to the phenolic group. The pigments are in glycosylated forms. Anthocyanins responsible for the colors, red, purple, and blue, are in fruits and vegetables. Berries, currants, grapes, and ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

I used AI to create a week's meal program built on anthocyanins.

It is not expensive at all.

 

[odanny]

I used AI to create a week's meal program built on anthocyanins.

It is not expensive at all.

That sounds interesting, I might try that.

Red Cabbage Smoothie Recipe - Prudent Produce | Prudent Produce

Like the idea of getting all the nutrition from red cabbage in a simple and tasty smoothie!

www.prudentproduce.net

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

That sounds interesting, I might try that.

Red Cabbage Smoothie Recipe - Prudent Produce | Prudent Produce

Like the idea of getting all the nutrition from red cabbage in a simple and tasty smoothie!

www.prudentproduce.net

You will need to be creative in adding protein and starches, though the black beans will help with the former.

 

[odanny]

You will need to be creative in adding protein and starches, though the black beans will help with the former.

I love black beans and am always looking for new ways to add them to foods. Cheap and super healthy, beans are a superfood.