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Evidence is mounting that berries may be good for the brain. The latest research comes from the Tufts University US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Investigators reported that aging microglia in mouse brains lose efficiency over time. Polyphenols from blackberry, blueberry or strawberry extract reverse microglial dysfunction in cell cultures. The anthocyanins found in red or blue fruits are especially helpful in revitalizing microglial activity, which is important for maintaining cognitive function.
[American Chemical Society 240th National Meeting, Aug 23, 2010]
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