By Neuroscience News
Daily strawberry intake can boost cognitive function and heart health, a recent clinical trial reveals.
The study, conducted at San Diego State University, complements existing research on the health benefits of strawberries.
The double-blind study involved 35 healthy adults, aged 66 to 78, consuming 26g of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a control powder daily for eight weeks.
Strawberry consumers saw a 5.2% cognitive speed improvement, a 3.6% systolic blood pressure drop, and a 10.2% antioxidant capacity increase.
A 1.1% waist circumference decrease was noted in both groups, but control powder consumers experienced increased serum triglycerides.
Professor Shirin Hooshmand, the study's lead, believes strawberries may enhance cognitive function and combat hypertension.
Strawberries, full of bioactive compounds like folate, potassium, fiber, phytosterols, and polyphenols, offer complete daily vitamin C needs.
The brain-boosting potential of strawberries, linked with a lowered Alzheimer’s dementia risk, has been highlighted in previous studies, further solidifying strawberries as a superfood.