A humble - and delicious - berry could be the answer to improving your gut, brain and heart health, a major review found last week. But experts say that there is a specific compound which is behind their amazing health benefits. Comparing a tablet of pure anthocyanins versus a mixture of the other vitamins and minerals in blueberries they managed to show why blueberries have significant health benefits. They found that the most significant health benefits were from participants who took the anthocyanins tablet. Experts say that to see the health benefits of blueberries someone would need to consume roughly half a pack a day – 200 grams.

Source: Daily Mail February 11, 2026 10:15 UTC