Tranont Reviews: Blueberries vs. Bilberries
Blueberries and bilberries are so similar looking that they’re often confused. Chances are, if you’re in the U.S. you probably haven’t even heard of bilberries. So what’s the difference, and what are the health benefits of both berries? In this Tranont Reviews blog post, we are going to take a quick look at blueberries and bilberries. What Is a Blueberry? Blueberries are native to the United States and have been a staple fruit in the American diet since at least the 1920s. Turns out, this small roundish fruit is packed full of healthy nutrients. Blueberries contain anthocyanin, a flavonoid pigment that can appear as blue, violet, or red. Anthocyanin has been used in herbal medicine for years due to its antioxidant effects. In fact, Anthocyanins found in blueberries contain two to six times the amount of antioxidants found in other fruits. Excessive free radicals form when we’re exposed to the dangers of modern living, such as fatty acids in food, air pollution, sunbat