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Friday, 22 January 2010 12:20
A daily dose of blueberry juice could improve memory and stave off dementia in older adults, it emerged today.

Blueberries contain polyphenolic compounds replete with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which increase signalling and slow degeneration in the brain, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

In short, the berry juice makes drinkers think more and forget less.

The average age of participants in the trial was 78, and they were asked to drink two cups of blueberry juice every day for 12 weeks and take periodic memory tests.

Those drinking the juice rather than a placebo showed improvement over the time period and better memory in general.

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