Study finds blueberries may help in improving memory in older adults

Source: Examiner

The following is an excerpt from an article that discusses the health benefits of eating blueberries.  This includes evidence that this blue fruit improves memory in older adults.  This is especially valuable information for caregivers to consider when monitoring the diets of their elderly parents.

"According to the American Chemical Society, 'Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries — one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants and other so-called phytochemicals — improve memory.'


The ACS did a study with 2 groups of volunteers with diminishing memories. The volunteers were in their 70's. One group drank the equivalent of 2-2 1/2 cups of blueberry juice every day for 2 months. While the other group had a beverage without blueberries. The group that had the real blueberry juice showed improvement in their learning and memory tests."

Are you a caregiver for an elderly parent? Try fun ways to incorporate blueberries into your elderly parent's diet, and you, too, may see positive results.

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