Evidence supporting the use of: Blueberry (unspecified)
For the health condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) has been investigated for its potential cognitive benefits, including use in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientific interest in blueberries stems from their high content of flavonoids, particularly anthocyanins, which possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Several preclinical studies have shown that blueberry extracts can reduce oxidative stress and improve cognitive function in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease. Some small-scale human clinical trials and observational studies suggest that blueberry supplementation may improve certain aspects of cognitive performance in older adults, including memory and executive function. However, evidence specifically supporting blueberry use for Alzheimer’s disease in humans remains limited, with few large, well-controlled clinical trials directly addressing disease progression or symptom management. While the mechanistic rationale is plausible—given the role of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s pathology—the current evidence base is not robust enough to recommend blueberries as a standalone or primary intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. Overall, blueberry is supported by moderate preclinical and preliminary clinical evidence but lacks strong, direct validation in human Alzheimer’s disease populations.
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Other ingredients used for Alzheimer's Disease
acai berryacetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
berberine
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
butyrate triglyceride
caffeine
cannabis sativa oil
caprylic acid
catechins
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
choline
cinnamon
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
gamma tocopherol
genistein
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
glycerophosphocholine (GPC)
grape
green tea
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
huperzine A
l-carnitine
l-carnosine
l-serine
l-theanine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
lutein
luteolin
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
marine lipid
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
melatonin
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
naringin
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylserine
phospholipids
phytocannabinoids
polygala root
pomegranate
pregnenolone
butyric acid
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
saffron
sage
SAMe (s-adenosyl-l-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
sardines
selenium
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
ubiquinol
Urolithin A
vinpocetine
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
mulberry
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
gastrodia
tinospora cordifolia
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
terpene lactones
polyphenols
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl-amino) ethoxyphosphonic acid
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Anserine
Avocado
Agmatine
Acetylcholine
Amentoflavone
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Ampelopsin
Aniracetam
Apocynin
Black Seed
Bilobalide
Butylphthalide
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Bacopin
Baicalein
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Brahmi
Bacopa
Bifidobacteria
bacoside
Baicalin
Caffeic Acid
Centrophenoxine
Camellia sinensis
Caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
Crocin
Carnosine
Catalpol
Cyanidin
Curcuminoid
Curcumen
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Creatine
Curcuma
C-Phycocyanin
Convolvulus prostratus
Crocetin
Cytidine
Carnosic acid
Cannabigerol
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Decursin
Dihydrolipoic Acid
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Estrogen
Ecklonia
Flavonoids
Flavonones
Ketone Salts
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Blueberry (unspecified)
Alzheimer's DiseaseArthritis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Dementia
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Digestion (poor)
Eye Problems
Eyesight (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Gingivitis
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Triglycerides (high)
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores