Even More Reasons to Eat Blueberries

The Peninsula Medical School and the University of Reading have studied the ability of blueberries to improve memory. The results of this research showed that fruits like blueberries, which are high in phytochemicals, can improve and even reverse age-related memory deficits while offering many other health benefits. The studies also show that improvements are possible for both long-term and short-term memory function.

To date, the mechanism of how fruits like blueberries improve memory and brain function is unclear, but it is believed that the phytochemicals they contain cross the blood brain barrier and affect learning and memory by enhancing existing neuronal (brain cell) connections.

The researchers are also suggested that the improvement in memory is directly related to stimulated “signaling proteins” that can be found in the the hippocampus (part of the brain that controls memory and learning).

source: http://brainblogger.com/2008/05/21/more-reasons-to-eat-blueberries/