Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and many people love to have it in the breakfast with oats, shakes, and smoothies. It is known to strengthen the immune system, boost brain functions and it also contains many essential micronutrients. Recent research showed that women who eat a cup of blueberries have shown signs of muscle growth and repair after making this change in their diet.
The study was conducted over the course of six weeks with 22 women who were asked to include 1.75 cups of fresh blueberries in their diet and eat their regular meals, without any change. Additionally, the women participating in this research study were asked to avoid food rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins.
The study conducted by Cornell University examined the serum of the participants after their diet was enriched with blueberries and the women between the age of 25-40had increased human muscle progenitor cell numbers in their respective cultures and similar results were seen for women between the ages of 60-75.
This study may not be generalizable for every woman but has been able to help researchers discover the effects of blueberries on muscle growth in women.
So if you have been wanting to include some more berries in your diet, you know how it can help you build muscles and can also improve your overall health.
You can check out different recipes to include more blueberries in your diet and pair it up with other fruits as well.
