Lifespan-extending compound discovered in blueberries

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By Lori Alton, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) As new research emerges on the surprising benefits of blueberries, physicians and natural healers alike are beginning to recommend consuming them as a natural way of slowing age-related decline. But recent studies have shown that this familiar, tasty little berry has more to offer than its healthful compounds – which include such powerful antioxidants as quercetin and anthocyanins.

A specific substance found in blueberries can actually activate three different pathways involved in aging – and may significantly prolong life.

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