Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Blueberry anthocyanins and pterostilbene show potent anti-tumour activity against breast, colon, prostate, and ovarian cancers. Pterostilbene (similar to resveratrol but more bioavailable) inhibits STAT3 and activates PPAR-α. Clinical studies show blueberries reduce biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in cancer patients. Pterostilbene also crosses the blood-brain barrier — valuable for brain cancer.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
150–300 g fresh or frozen blueberries daily, or 500 mg standardised blueberry/pterostilbene extract.
Preparations
Fresh/Frozen Blueberries
150–300 g fresh or frozen wild blueberries daily in smoothies, oatmeal, or plain. Wild blueberries have more anthocyanins than cultivated.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- Generally very safe
- Frozen wild blueberries are nutritionally equivalent to fresh
- May interact with blood-thinning medications at supplement doses
- High oxalates — caution in kidney stones at very high amounts
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.