Do blueberries really improve vision?
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Packed with antioxidant phytonutrients called anthocyanidins, blueberries neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells and tissues that can lead to cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer. Anthocyanins, the blue-red pigments found in blueberries, improve the integrity of support structures in the veins and entire vascular system. Anthocyanins have been shown to enhance the effects of vitamin C, improve capillary integrity, and stabilize the collagen matrix (the ground substance of all body tissues). They work their protective magic by preventing free-radical damage, inhibiting enzymes from cleaving the collagen matrix, and directly cross-linking with collagen fibers to form a more stable collagen matrix.
blueberries are a great antioxidant, don't know about improving vision
blueberries are said to improve memory while carrots are said to improve vision due to carotene
Maybe you are thinking of bilberry's, which do improve vision. Blueberries may help also, but research has shown that bilberries build up retinal pigment and help with several types of eye disorders including night and day blindness, myopia, glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
that and more! you want proof,try the idiots at the fda.dude ,what is your point,at least the berries will not kill you.
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