Health bulletin

Strawberries boost red blood cells


Strawberries boost red blood cells' response to oxidative stress — an imbalance that occurs with various diseases (such as heart diseases, cancer and diabetes) and physiological situations (birth, aging, physical exercise etc.). A recent study carried out by Italian and Spanish researchers, showed that strawberries contain a large amount of phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties.
Source: Science Daily