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Vaccinium myrtillusSegún a study in Arkansas State University, blueberries are a fruit that has antioxidant effects against atherosclerosis, as well as having a protective effect on cardiovascular health. Research by the University of Arkansas requires that bring blueberry antioxidant effects on cardiovascular health, protecting health by preventing cardiovascular complications such as atherosclerosis.

Sample:

* We evaluated two groups of mice, one of them is food made of cranberries and the other group with a normal diet.
* This study was conducted over 20 weeks.

Results:

* Those mice with an injury to the arterial wall and ate the diet of blueberries, reduced to 39% of the lesion within the aorta and 58% in the descending aorta, in comparison to the other group not fed a diet of blueberries.

These data are independent of the lipid profile and antioxidant capacity.

Conclusion:

* These results suggest a protective effect on cardiovascular health, against atherosclerosis, which reduces oxidative stress and improves antioxidant action.
* Blueberries are an ideal fruit to incorporate a diet to treat high cholesterol and reduce risk factors to cardiovascular health.

The hepatitis C virus is installed on between 270 and 300 people around the world. It is a contagious liver disease that can lead to a mild infection, but may be chronic to end with a generalized infection that threatens the life of the patient.

Currently, conventional medicine hepatitis treated through medication, and of course that personal hygiene plays a key role in it. On this occasion a group of Japanese researchers at the University of Miyazaki have hopes to finding a cure for hepatitis in the field of natural medicine, and have found in bilberry leaves a potential solution to this.
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