Anthocyanins Health Benefits

We have discussed that Anthocyanins or Anthocyanin pigments are found in large quantities in acai berry. Anthocyanins or Anthocyanin pigments have many health benefits. The health benefits of Anthocyanins, among other reasons, help acai berry juice earn its title as the miracle drink of the Amazon.

What are the health benefits of Anthocyanins or Anthocyanin pigments?

The health benefits of Anthocyanins have been found in lab experiments on animals. Although more testing are being conducted, below are some health benefits of Anthocyanins. The first health benefit of Anthocyanins are that Anthocyanins are anti cancer. Anthocyanins help the body protect against cancer by destroying cancer cells and tumors. Anthocyanins improve the memory by reducing premature brain aging. Anthocyanins also help reduce the chance of blindness in elderly over 65 by preventing macular degeneration.

Anthocyanins are also good for the heart because Anthocyanin pigments reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), platelet aggregation, and dilate blood vessels. The presence of Anthocyanins help the heart function.

Another health benefit of Anthocyanins is that Anthocyanins influence eicosanoids in the body to reduce inflammation.