Wild Blackberries May Promote Brain Health

Wild blackberries are a rich source of phenolic compounds, which are associated with antioxidant properties. Researchers from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) analyzed two specific species of wild blackberries, Rubus brigantinus and Rubus vagabundus, and found that their extracts lowered reactive oxygen species levels, while activating caspases – two mechanisms by which the team submits that wild blackberries exert neuroprotective effects.