Edible Berries-An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part II
Issued Date
2025-12-01
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eISSN
21613311
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85214094057
Pubmed ID
39753836
Journal Title
Current Nutrition Reports
Volume
14
Issue
1
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Current Nutrition Reports Vol.14 No.1 (2025)
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Thorakkattu P., Jain S., Sivapragasam N., Maurya A., Tiwari S., Dwivedy A.K., Koirala P., Nirmal N. Edible Berries-An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part II. Current Nutrition Reports Vol.14 No.1 (2025). doi:10.1007/s13668-024-00608-x Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/102898
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Edible Berries-An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits-Part II
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Abstract
Purpose of Review: Berries are a great source of fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and beneficial secondary metabolites (polyphenols). Various phytochemicals present in berries (glycosidic-linked flavonoids, anthocyanins, etc.) provide potential health benefits to consumers. Berries are known as high antioxidant food which provides certain cellular and molecular protection thereby lower rates of obesity and chronic disease risk. Molecular-level mechanisms protect a cell, while cellular mechanism considers all molecular units. For example, polyphenols found in blueberries have the potential to significantly reduce adipogenesis. Therefore, in continuation with part I, this review part II summarizes recent updates on the nutritional composition and biological activities of caperberry, chokeberry, cloudberry, cranberry, elderberry, gooseberry, goji berry, and lingonberry. Recent Findings: These berries contain higher amounts of dietary fiber, protein, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and lipids. Besides, their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, these berries are reported for eye health, brain health, cardiovascular health, anti-diabetic, etc. Summary: The consumption of a summarized group of berries could be more beneficial for eye health, mental health, and metabolic health thereby enhancing the well-being of the consumers.