The study found that anthocyanins in brambles reduce the risk of age-related diseases

Acai Berry is a kind of fruit that Hollywood actress can't let go of Researchers from the University of reading and the University of rohampton in the UK believe that Brazilian berries are rich in anthocyanins, which means the fruit can reduce the risk of age-related diseases The researchers say their initial hypothesis is that fiber and plant polyphenols in brambles provide prebiotic and anti genotoxic benefits for probiotics in the colon Bramble may have prebiotic function and can be used as feed for probiotics in digestive system Probiotics digest prebiotics to produce fermentation, which can bring health benefits to the host (http:// such as anti-inflammatory, improved metabolism, and increased satiety In this study, through in vitro experiments (http:// the researchers mainly observed how polyphenols in brazilberry pass through the digestive tract and maintain integrity The researchers ground brambles into powder after freezing, and then simulate intestinal digestion with a standard method simulating human digestive system to observe the potential bioavailability and biological activity of polyphenols in the digestive tract In this process, the researchers found that 49.8% of the initial polyphenols could be utilized Further studies have shown that polyphenols in brambles may be degraded during digestion, but importantly, they are not completely destroyed, and a large part of these compounds may reach the colon But researchers say more randomized controlled trials are needed to better determine the health benefits of anthocyanins In recent years, a number of studies have evaluated the interaction between anthocyanin rich fruits and bacteria in the gut, and whether the interaction can bring health benefits to the human body