Lingonberries claimed to prevent weight gain

Conclusion This animal research explored how different berries might moderate the harmful effects of a high fat diet in an attempt to mimic the high fat diet now common in Western societies. Of the berries tested, lingonberries came out top. Blackcurrants and bilberries weren’t that far behind, whereas acai berries fared worse than not eating any berries on some measures. It is important to note that all the groups (those eating berries and those not) gained a lot of weight and body fat due to the high fat diet, but those eating berries gained less in some cases. Overall, the researchers suggest that lingonberries have beneficial metabolic effects that could be useful in preventing obesity and related conditions such as obesity, however this is largely speculative at this early stage in the research. Due to the potential market of an “eat as much of you want without putting on weight drug” (as unlikely as that may be in reality), we expect that this study will lead to more work looking closely at the effects of lingonberries on the human metabolism. The research has so far only examined possible effects in mice and has not looked at the effect of lingonberry consumption on the health of humans. The nutrients from lingonberries may well be a beneficial dietary addition, but relying on so called “superfoods” or single dietary elements for health is a mistake. The best way to achieve a healthy weight is to eat a balanced and varied diet, including at least five por...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Obesity Source Type: news