If there is no special need, people usually take anthocyanins from food to meet the needs of the body.
Anthocyanin belongs to flavonoids and has antioxidant activity. Generally speaking, anthocyanins in purple and black foods are relatively rich, such as purple rice, red pitaya, purple potato and blueberry. However, it should be noted that in order to exert the antioxidant effect of anthocyanins, it is necessary to take these foods for a long time and occasionally, and the antioxidant effect is not obvious.
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The role of anthocyanins:
1, anthocyanins can improve vision.
Anthocyanins can improve the vision of animals and people, and also have certain effects on improving the overall vision and night vision. Anthocyanins such as blackcurrant millet and blueberry can greatly improve the night vision adaptation of human body and stimulate the regeneration of retinal pigment. Anthocyanins are helpful for drivers at night and people who stare at the screen for a long time.
2. Anthocyanin has the function of preventing aging
Anthocyanins are considered to have the functions of regulating cognitive and motor abilities, strengthening memory and preventing age-related neurological decline. In addition, anthocyanin is a natural sunlight covering, which can prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin and prevent the early generation of skin wrinkles.
3. Anthocyanin has the function of preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Anthocyanin has the function of protecting vascular endothelial cells and preventing cardiovascular diseases. The results show that four anthocyanins isolated from Sambucus williamsii can enter vascular endothelial cells and play a protective role against oxidative stress.
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