Blackberry Extract
Botanical Name:Rubus fruticosus L
Part Used:Berry
Functions:
- Anti-cancer: blackberry rich in antioxidants anthocyanins. The study found that anthocyanins have the effect of inhibiting tumor cell growth. In addition the BlackBerry also contains a called C3G flavonoids, can be effective in the treatment of skin cancer and lung cancer.
- Eye care: blackberry contains lutein can prevent the formation of retinal spots in the eye, while preventing UV damage to the eyes.
- Blackberry is a very good source of trace elements manganese, a BlackBerry can meet the daily demand for manganese 50%. Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, vital to strong bones.
- Enhance the immune system: blackberry vitamin C content is twice the blueberry. British nutritionist Ursula Allen said that vitamin C can play a variety of important functions in the human body, help to enhance the immune system, maintain cardiovascular health, reduce high blood pressure, while improving the body's absorption of iron in the diet, Anemia risk.
- To help digestion: BlackBerry in the cellulose content is higher than most other fruits. A blackberry contains 8 grams of cellulose, which is higher than the cellulose content of the two cups of wheat, helping to better meet the daily demand of 25 grams of cellulose. Cellulose is extremely important for gastrointestinal health, helping to maintain healthy weight and reduce high cholesterol.
- Healing wounds: blackberry rich in tannic acid. Margaret Wilson, chief nutritionist at Princess Grace in London, said the BlackBerry helps to tighten skin tissue, shrink blood vessels, and reduce blood loss. Traditional medicine, the blackberry is a wound healing medicine.
- To promote healthy cell division: rich in folic acid folic acid (vitamin B9) in healthy cell division and growth process play an important role. Suggested pregnant women eat blackberries to reduce neonatal spina bifida and other birth defects.