Blueberry Fiber Alleviates Intestinal Inflammation

It's common knowledge that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

Now new research shows that blueberry fiber is very healthful, and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations. The protective effect is even better when the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.

Blueberries are rich in polyphenols, which have an antimicrobial and antioxidative effect. The combination of blueberries and probiotics reduced inflammation-inducing bacteria in the intestine at the same time as the number of health-promoting lactobacilla increased.

ScienceDaily--Feb. 9, 2010 Blueberries Counteract Intestinal Diseases