Flavonoids from red grapes and blueberries synergistically boost immune response.

  For the past decades, nutrition scientists have carried out an extensive research concerning certain whole foods that are consumed in their natural and unprocessed forms. They have found that consumption of foods in their natural form can enhance vibrant health by stimulating the innate immune response system, while all refined foods and hydrogenated fats promote disease.

   

  Resveratrol is a natural occuring compound which is found most commonly in red grapes. Except from resveratrol, pterostilbene from blueberries also work in combination with the natural reserve of Vitamin D, to stimulate immune system and prevent chronic disease. 

  The scientists have analysed throughout the years have analysed 446 naturally occuring compounds from fresh fruits and vegetables. They found that resveratrol and pterostilbene from grapes and blueberries has a signficant impact in raising the expression of the human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, involved in immune function. 

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