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What are Anthocyanosides?

A. Leverkuhn
A. Leverkuhn

Anthocyanosides or anthocyanins are specific chemical elements in plants that control pigmentation. These chemicals are known as super-antioxidants. They are highly prized as health boosting substances because of their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to preserve the body and fight off viruses, infections, and inflammations. They are also useful in lowering the risks of some serious degenerative conditions.

According to historical sources, the Greeks came up with the idea of anthocyanosides. In Greek, the word referred to the color of cornflower, known as cyan. Throughout history, these pigments have served humans in different ways, but today, the health value of these natural food chemicals is making them a valuable part of a daily diet.

Peppers contain anthocyanosides.
Peppers contain anthocyanosides.

The bilberry or vacillium myrtillus is a prime source of these elements. Other anthocyanosides are found in similar foods, such as brightly colored berries like blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, as well as grapes, peppers, greens, tropical fruits, and many other fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the most important facts about these healthy elements is that they are easily lost if cooked or stored. For this reason, those who really want to get the optimal health benefit from a diet of fresh produce will make sure they get their fruits and vegetables as fresh as possible.

Fruits often contain anthocyanosides.
Fruits often contain anthocyanosides.

Nutritionists and other scientists make a critical distinction between anthocyanosides and anthocyanidins. The words are similar, and so are the compounds. A main distinction is that anthocyanidins do not have the sugar content associated with anthocyanosides.

More and more biology and nutrition experts are getting the word out these substances can potentially improve many aspects of physical fitness and health. Getting enough of these health boosters and other nutrients of the vegetable world can help individuals improve their dental health, hair, skin and eyes. These substances can also help to ward off diabetes, cancer and many more illnesses. They can improve cardiovascular health.

Raspberries contain anthocyanosides.
Raspberries contain anthocyanosides.

In addition to the above health benefits, scientists are looking at whether anthocyanosides can help to provide a youthful appearance by promoting collagen, a tissue below the skin, that helps smooth out wrinkles. Lots of new consumers are noticing the health and cosmetic benefits of getting these plant based elements in a diet. The key, according to experts, is to know how to use foods effectively to get the nutrients that they hold in their natural state.

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    • Peppers contain anthocyanosides.
      By: Malyshchyts Viktar
      Peppers contain anthocyanosides.
    • Fruits often contain anthocyanosides.
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      Fruits often contain anthocyanosides.
    • Raspberries contain anthocyanosides.
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      Raspberries contain anthocyanosides.
    • Anthocyanosides may help promote healthy teeth.
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      Anthocyanosides may help promote healthy teeth.
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      Anthocyanosides may help promote healthy hair and eyes.
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      Anthocyanosides may help provide a youthful appearance.
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      Anthocyanosides may help ward off diabetes.
    • Grapes and other brightly colored berries contain anthocyanosides.
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      Grapes and other brightly colored berries contain anthocyanosides.
    • Blueberries have high levels of anthocyanosides, the chemical elements that give the fruit its deep blue color and high levels of antioxidants.
      By: Anna-Mari West
      Blueberries have high levels of anthocyanosides, the chemical elements that give the fruit its deep blue color and high levels of antioxidants.