(10-05-11) Nutrients in blueberries may hold the key to fat cell formation and natural weight loss

(NaturalNews) Multiple nutritional studies have demonstrated that blueberries
exert a powerful cardio-protective effect due to the high concentration of
polyphenols found in the berry. Researchers from the Texas Woman`s University
examined the role this amazing fruit plays in the initial development of fat
cells that could have a significant impact on weight reduction efforts and
obesity. The result of a study presented to the American Society for Nutrition
found that blueberries inhibit the creation of new fat cells by altering lipid
metabolism. A daily dose of fresh blueberries may hold the key to natural
weight reduction.

Researchers at TWU set out to evaluate whether blueberries play a role in the
development and differentiation of new baby fat cells or adipocytes that are
the primary vehicle for fat storage in the body. In the past, studies have
shown powerful natural polyphenols found in plants to inhibit the formation of
fat cells and to induce lipolysis, which is the breakdown of fats from cellular
storage.

The study used different concentrations of a wild blueberry extract performed
on tissue cultures to determine the effect on fat cell initiation. The
blueberry polyphenols showed a dose-dependent suppression of fat cell
differentiation. Fat cells exposed to the highest polyphenol concentration
showed a 73% decrease in lipid breakdown. Cells exposed to the lowest blueberry
concentration exhibited a 27% decrease in lipids.

The lead study author, Shiwani Moghe, MS determined that blueberry polyphenols
can inhibit a critical path leading to obesity at the molecular level and may
play a significant role in blocking the development of new fat cells. The berry
may also play a part in releasing fat from adipocytes that will help millions
with the desire to lose weight. She noted: "This is a burgeoning area of
research. Determining the best dose for humans will be important. The promise
is there for blueberries to help reduce adipose tissue from forming in the
body."

Polyphenols from blueberries have been shown to be effective in the fight
against arterial hardening or atherosclerosis. Researchers writing in the
Journal of Nutrition found that regular blueberry consumption can help prevent
harmful plaques and lesions from increasing in size in coronary arteries. A
diet containing blueberries for 20 weeks was shown to reduce arterial plaque
lesions from 39 to 58 percent, dramatically lowering risk for a deadly heart
attack.

Blueberries have been a natural part of the human diet for countless
generations and provide a tasty source of plant polyphenols that prevent
coronary artery disease and can assist with weight loss efforts. Include four
to eight ounces of fresh blueberries to your diet each day or take an
organically produced concentrated extract supplement to naturally improve
health and prevent fat cell development.

Article References:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...
http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2011/...
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_relea...
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/140/9/1628.short


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