Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 48 Wojska Polskiego St., 60-627 Poznan, Poland.
Int J Mol Sci. 2021 May 12;22(10):5126. doi: 10.3390/ijms22105126.
Berries, especially members of the Ericaceae family, are among the best dietary sources of bioactive compounds with beneficial health effects. The most popular berries are in the genus , such as bilberry (), cranberry (, ), and blueberry (). Lingonberry () is less prevalent in the daily human diet because they are collected from the wild, and plant breeding of lingonberry is still on a small scale. Lingonberries are classed as "superfruits" with the highest content of antioxidants among berries and a broad range of health-promoting effects. Many studies showed various beneficial effects of lingonberries, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. Lingonberries have been shown to prevent low-grade inflammation and diet-induced obesity in diabetic animals. Moreover, lingonberry intake has been associated with a beneficial effect on preventing and treating brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. The consumption of berries and their health-promoting activity is a subject receiving a great deal of attention. Many studies investigated the natural compounds found in berries to combat diseases and promote healthy aging. This article's scope is to indicate the potential beneficial effect of lingonberry consumption on health, to promote well-being and longevity.
浆果，尤其是 Ericaceae 科的成员，是具有有益健康作用的生物活性化合物的最佳膳食来源之一。最受欢迎的浆果是属中的成员，如越橘（）、蔓越莓（、）和蓝莓（）。由于其是从野外采集的，并且越橘的植物育种仍处于小规模，因此在人类日常饮食中并不常见。越橘被归类为“超级水果”，其浆果中的抗氧化剂含量最高，具有广泛的促进健康的作用。许多研究表明，越橘具有多种有益作用，如抗炎、抗氧化和抗癌活性。研究表明，越橘可预防糖尿病动物的低度炎症和饮食诱导的肥胖。此外，摄入越橘与预防和治疗大脑衰老和神经退行性疾病有益。浆果的消费及其促进健康的活性是一个备受关注的主题。许多研究调查了浆果中发现的天然化合物，以对抗疾病和促进健康衰老。本文的范围是指出越橘消费对健康的潜在有益影响，以促进健康和长寿。
