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Blueberries Support Heart Health

NOVA SCOTIA, Canada—Blueberries may support cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol (Br J Nutr. 2007;100(1):70-80). Two feeding trials were conducted with pigs; in the first trial, where basal diets contained a high level of plant-based components (70 percent soy, oats and barley), supplementation with 1, 2 and 4 percent blueberries resulted in a decrease in total low density lipoprotein (LDL) and ... (192 words)

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