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Berries Boost Brain Power

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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Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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