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Health Facts about Boysenberries
1.
Boysenberries will improve digestive health.
Boysenberries contain a significant amount of dietary fiber, which
prevents constipation, making one’s bowel movement easier to
manage. Fiber can also scrape cholesterol out of the arteries and
blood vessels. The daily recommended dietary fiber intake for men
and women are 38 grams and 25 grams, respectively.
2.
Boysenberries may improve brain health.
Several components of boysenberries, such as potassium, foliate,
and various antioxidants are known to provide neurological benefits. Foliate has been known to reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Potassium has been linked
to increasing blood flow to the brain and enhance cognition, concentration, and neural activity.
Also, boysenberries are an excellent source of vitamin B6. A deficiency has shown depression and nausea. Be sure not to consume
too much. The vitamin B6 upper limit is set to 100 milligrams for
adults over the age of 18, but adults do not need that much unless
directed by the doctor.
3. Boysenberries are helpful for pregnant
women and their babies.
Boysenberries are a good source of vitamin B-complex, such as folate or
folic acid. Folate has shown to help in neural tube formation and red blood
cell formation in prenatal babies. A deficiency of folic acid in pregnant
women can lead to the birth of underweight infants and may also result in
neural tube defects in newborns.