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A new study with the anthocyanins from blueberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant has found a significant anti-inflammatory effect within macrophages of your immune system. This is a very important benefit, as macrophage inefficiency is the hallmark indicator of the poor immune function that is typically associated with aging.
A common toxin that macrophages must deal with is lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a byproduct of bacterial metabolism. Stressed out and inefficient macrophages react to LPS with an exaggerated inflammatory response that actually contributes to poor health. The researchers found that the berries were able to stabilize macrophage function so that they did not excessively react to LPS, a clear sign of improved immune function. The researchers showed that the berries reduced inflammatory gene signaling (TNFa and NF-kappaB) within macrophages.
This data shows that berries have potent anti-aging effects on the immune system.
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A common toxin that macrophages must deal with is lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a byproduct of bacterial metabolism. Stressed out and inefficient macrophages react to LPS with an exaggerated inflammatory response that actually contributes to poor health. The researchers found that the berries were able to stabilize macrophage function so that they did not excessively react to LPS, a clear sign of improved immune function. The researchers showed that the berries reduced inflammatory gene signaling (TNFa and NF-kappaB) within macrophages.
This data shows that berries have potent anti-aging effects on the immune system.
More...