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Thursday, 23 October 2025

Daily strawberry consumption boosts brain speed and lowers blood pressure, new study shows

 Daily strawberries can sharpen thinking speed in older adults.

They also improve systolic blood pressure, boosting heart health.

These benefits were seen with just two servings per day.

The advantages are linked to anti-inflammatory nutrients in strawberries.

This research supports using whole foods to maintain vitality with age.

Researchers at San Diego State University have discovered that consuming strawberries daily can sharpen cognitive function and improve cardiovascular health in older adults. The randomized controlled trial, conducted with men and women in their 70s, demonstrated that just two servings of strawberries per day resulted in measurable improvements in processing speed and systolic blood pressure within eight weeks. This research adds to the growing body of evidence supporting whole food nutrition as a powerful tool for maintaining vitality throughout life.

The study employed a rigorous crossover design where participants consumed either 26 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a control powder daily for eight weeks. After a four-week break, the groups switched supplements. The strawberry powder was equivalent to approximately two servings of fresh strawberries. Researchers used standardized cognitive tests from the National Institutes of Health toolbox to measure brain function changes....<<<Read More>>>...