Given that the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines is a natural part of aging, staying hydrated and eating a range of nutrient-dense fruits is crucial for preserving youthful skin. Blueberries, especially, are celebrated for their ability to boost collagen production and are packed with protective antioxidants. According to specialists, this fruit can help prevent further wrinkles and enhance hydration.
In a captivating TikTok video, health guru and beauty influencer Vicky Derosa shared insights on how blueberries, packed with antioxidants, can improve your skin and aid in preventing and treating illnesses. In her below clip, she says that you only have to “eat eight of these little babies every single morning to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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She added that the antioxidants that are in blueberries and the “nutritional value” of them is extraordinary. She also recommended buying organic blueberries and noted that “Trader Joe’s has super prices on organic blueberries.” Having “eight of these blueberries every single morning will help to prevent and heal disease,” she added. The creator also stressed that blueberries will “do amazing things for your skin and give you clear complexion.”
With that said, we also checked in with Dr. Emmanuel Loucas, MD, Director of SINY Dermatology and assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, who tells us that these fruits are “thick in antioxidants, which help protect the skin from daily environmental and internal insults.”
Loucas also tells SheFinds that blueberries are rich in vitamin A & C, and the latter fights collagen breakdown. The dermatologist shared that blueberries are also well-known to have anti-inflammatory properties. "Inflammation is a common denominator for many skin ailments including photoaging, eczema, acne, and rosacea, just to name a few," he points out.
Berries of just about every variety, but "especially blueberries," Lisa Richards, registered nutritionist and creator of The Candida Diet, says, contain "fiber and phytonutrients," which act as antioxidants in the body. In addition, she addss that blueberries improve gut bacteria as they are rich in prebiotics. "Antioxidants work to reduce free radical damage from toxins which lead to inflammation and chronic disease along with outward impacts like those associated with aging," Richards notes.
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She points out that blueberries are the "highest in antioxidants," which can help prevent many diseases, and one cup contains four grams of gut-healthy fiber. "Their specific antioxidants are flavonoids, plant compounds that give these berries protection and when consumed give us similar protection on a cellular level as well," she continues.
These versatile berries are also "high in nutrients while being low in calories," Richards stresses, and "this makes them an ideal ingredient to shakes, desserts, yogurt or ice cream toppings, or just eaten by themselves."
Blueberries have also been linked to reducing blood pressure, blood sugar, and overall risk of chronic disease, she says. "This is likely due to their ability to prevent and reverse oxidative stress," Richards concludes, adding that this stress, damage, at the cellular level creates "low-level chronic inflammation that leads to a host of chronic illnesses."
The more you know!
