Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
synergism, antioxidants, blueberries, vaccinium cyanococcus
College
Life Sciences
Department
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
Abstract
According to a review by Battino et al. (2009), blueberry consumption can regulate blood pressure, inhibit cancer growth, and improve cardiovascular health by preventing plaque buildup in the arteries. Naturally occurring antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables that are thought to stop the chain reactions of harmful free radicals that could lead to chronic disease (Battino et al., 2009). However, human trials testing individual antioxidants supplements found in fruit have not conclusively demonstrated chronic disease prevention (Herrera et al. 2009). Dr. Parker and I hypothesized that one reason whole fruit provides more antioxidant protection than individual antioxidant supplements is that antioxidants work together synergistically.
Recommended Citation
Low, Richard and Parker, Dr. Tory
(2013)
"Potential Synergism between Antioxidants found in Blueberries (Vaccinium Cyanococcus),"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1382.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1382