Ellsworth American Reports on Klimis-Zacas’ Blueberry Health Benefits Research
The Ellsworth American reported two University of Maine studies found a diet containing wild blueberries may improve certain characteristics of metabolic syndrome, including lipid status and inflammation. The studies were conducted by Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, a clinical nutritionist and professor at UMaine, and were published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry and British Journal of Nutrition. Having metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the article. “Metabolic syndrome is a growing health problem in the United States, impacting roughly one-third of our adult population,” Klimis-Zacas said. “We are pleased to report our research indicates that wild blueberry consumption can have significant and positive health impacts on several components of this serious health condition.”