Vaccinium spp.

Blueberry /Nutrient Depletion:

  • CholesterolCholesterol: Blueberry pterostilbenes and fibrates activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha), potentially lowering lipid levels (43).
  • GlucoseGlucose: In human research, a combination product containing blueberry lowered plasma glucose levels in women with type 2 diabetes (16).