The Nation's Health

Black Berries Fruit Benefits

Benefits:

Low in calories and high in fiber.

A good source of vitamin C and biofavonoids; also contain folate, iron, and calcium.

Caontain anthocyanins, biofalvonoids with numerous health benefits including lowering risk of cancer and heart disease. Also contain ellagic acid, which has anticancer properties.

Drawbacks:

Contain salicylates, which can cause a reaction in asprin-sensitive people.

2.1/10 stars (587)