In any inflammatory process, enzymes are released that damage connective tissue. Anthocyanins neutralize enzymes that destroy connective tissue. Because they are powerful antioxidants, they prevent oxidants that get released when connective tissue is damaged. Anthocyanins also help repair proteins in the blood vessel walls, so that the vessels stop leaking and producing enzymes that cause the damage.
Due to their anti-inflammatory effect, anthocyanins also help to decrease allergic reactions. The exact effect on histamine and serotonin is not known.
Anthocyanins have also been found to inhibit the growth factor receptor in cancer cells.
Fruits that contain the highest and best types of anthocyanins are bilberry, blueberry, sweet cherries, cranberries and peaches.
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I have been eating cranberries, blueberries and cherries for my inflammation for over 3 years. My doctor recently recommended tart cherry capsules and wild bluberry capsules from Fruit Advantage. He said they good to take during the fall and winter months when eating fresh cherries and blueberries is difficult. He said he has been recommending them to all of his patients. www.fruitadvantage.com
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