During an informative intervention, Dr. Aurelio Rojas assured that Blueberries stand out among fruits for their association with various benefits for brain and cardiovascular healthbased on scientific studies that have analyzed its effects on memory, cognitive aging and blood pressure.
According to Rojas, one of the main effects attributed to blueberries is the increase in cerebral blood flow in regions linked to memory and attentionsuch as the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus.
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The doctor pointed out that a study published in the journal ‘Nutritional Neuroscience’ found measurable improvements in memory tests after 12 weeks of regular consumption of this fruit.
Rojas also stated that blueberries could help delay brain aging. In that sense, he mentioned research carried out by Harvard University in which more than 16,000 women participated.
According to what was stated by the specialist, the results showed that Those who regularly consumed blueberries had slower cognitive declineequivalent to a difference of up to two and a half years compared to those who did not consume them regularly.
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Possible effects on blood pressure
Another aspect highlighted by Rojas was the relationship between the consumption of blueberries and the reduction of systolic blood pressurewhich corresponds to the first value recorded in a blood pressure measurement.
According to him, various controlled clinical trials have recorded decreases of between 4 and 6 millimeters of mercury in this indicator, a magnitude that he compared with some pharmacological treatments in the initial stages.
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The doctor also pointed out that the intake of approximately 150 grams of blueberries per dayequivalent to a generous handful, has been associated with a 20% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events.
Among the benefits mentioned are a lower probability of suffering from heart problems, such as heart attacks, and cerebrovascular conditions, such as strokes.
*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly known information disclosed to the media. In addition, it was reviewed by the journalist and an editor.
JOS GUERRERO
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