Broccoli and blueberries may help those suffering from digestive problems, research published in the international journal Nutrition suggests.
The preliminary study looked at the effects of feeding blueberries and broccoli to mice and found it appeared to alter gut bacteria and improve inflammation associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The research was carried out by Nutrigenomics New Zealand. Plant & Food Research scientist Dr Gunaranjan Paturi said it is still at an early stage but the preliminary results mean the link will be investigated further.
“There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that the compounds found in fruit and vegetables can offer beneficial effects to gastrointestinal health,” Dr Paturi said.
“These results warrant further investigation through human clinical trials to establish the potential benefits of blueberries and broccoli in the human diet for promoting gut health.”
“The positive results offer hope for those suffering from the effects of IBD.”
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