Acai Berry (Euterpe oleracea)
Is acai good for you? What small human trials show on acai benefits for antioxidants, lipids and blood sugar, plus nutrition, acai bowls and safety.
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Berries
Deep dives on antioxidant-rich berries — blueberries, açaí, goji, elderberry, aronia and more — with polyphenol profiles and evidence-based benefits.
Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata)
Acerola cherry benefits come mostly from its vitamin C, about 1,680 mg per 100 g. What the evidence shows for immunity, skin and antioxidants, and safety.
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
What are blackberries good for? Fiber (5.3 g per 100 g), vitamin C, vitamin K and anthocyanins. Blackberry benefits, nutrition and what research shows.
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
A tart berry with 181 mg vitamin C per 100 g and dense anthocyanins. Small trials on eye fatigue, exercise recovery and cognition.
Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Are blueberries good for you? Trials suggest a daily cup (150 g) may help blood-vessel function; memory and blood-sugar data are early. Nutrition, safety.
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia)
What is camu camu, and what are its benefits? An Amazonian berry with 1,800–3,000 mg vitamin C per 100 g, small trials on inflammation, and safety notes.
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Is cranberry juice good for you? Cranberry products modestly cut repeat UTIs in trials, but juice cocktail is sweetened and low in PACs. Benefits, safety.
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
What is elderberry good for? Small trials suggest shorter cold and flu symptoms, but reviews call it uncertain. Syrup, gummies and raw-berry toxicity.
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)
What are goji berries good for? Small trials link them to higher zeaxanthin and macular pigment; other claims are early. Nutrition and warfarin risk.
Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis)
Small industry-linked trials on blood sugar, dry eyes and oxidative stress. What maqui is, powder dose, and safety.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
How fiber, sugar, vitamins and anthocyanins compare, and what small trials show on raspberry benefits for blood sugar.
Rose Hip (Rosa canina)
Rich in vitamin C, and three trials of rose hip powder found modest osteoarthritis pain relief. Nutrition, tea, powder and safety.
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
What are strawberries good for? Vitamin C (59 mg per 100 g), a low glycemic index, and small trials on LDL cholesterol and memory. Nutrition and safety.
