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Maintaining healthy vision.
As we age, the pigmented cells of the retina become less efficient, the retina degenerates, and central vision is gradually lost.
This process is known as age-related macular degeneration.
Blueberry has a long therapeutic history, and its most modern use dates back to World War II when English pilots reported that a good dose of blueberry jam ingested just before a mission significantly improved their night vision.
The blackberry is a forest fruit rich in anthocyanidins and flavonoids, important substances due to their high antioxidant activity, which allows them to neutralize free radicals.