Scientific Research

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) funds research studies that are grounded in sound science, use rigorous methodology, and are conducted by autonomous researchers at well-established institutions. All published research is submitted to peer-reviewed journals by the researcher, independent of the USHBC.

Explore the full overview of research specifically funded by the USHBC, and examine the full body of evidence on blueberry science by browsing the research topics below.

The state of the science on the health benefits of blueberries: a perspective

April J. Stull, Aedín Cassidy, Luc Djousse, Sarah A. Johnson, Robert Krikorian, Johanna W. Lampe, Kenneth J. Mukamal, David C. Nieman, Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Heather Rasmussen, Eric B. Rimm, Kim S. Stote, Christy Tangney
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Intake of Blueberries, Anthocyanins, and Risk of Eye Disease in Women

Howard D Sesso, Susanne Rautiainen, Sarah Jaehwa Park, Eunjung Kim, I-Min Lee, Robert J Glynn, Julie E Buring, William G Christen
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Chronic and postprandial effect of blueberries on cognitive function, alertness, and mood in participants with metabolic syndrome – results from a six-month, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Peter J Curtis, Vera van der Velpen, Lindsey Berends, Amy Jennings, Laura Haag, Anne-Marie Minihane, Preeti Chandra, Colin D Kay, Eric B Rimm, Aedín Cassidy
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Blueberries and their bioactives in the modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation and cardio/vascular function markers: a systematic review of human intervention studies

Martini D, Marino M, Venturi S, Tucci M, Klimis-Zacas, Riso P, Porrini M, Del Bo C.
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Scientific Evidence for the Beneficial Effects of Dietary Blueberries on Gut Health: A Systematic Review

Della Lucia CM, Oliveira LA, Dias KA, Pereira SMS, da Conceicao AR, Anandh Babu PV.
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Blueberry juice augments exercise-induced neuroprotection in a Parkinson’s disease model through modulation of GDNF levels

Castro SL, Tapias V, Gathagan R, Emes A, Brandon TE, Smith AD
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Protective Effects of a Polyphenol-Rich Blueberry Extract on Adult Human Neural Progenitor Cells

Zheng T, Bielinski DF, Fisher DR, Zhang J, Shukitt-Hale B.
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Protective Effects of Blueberries on Vascular Function: A Narrative Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence

Woolf EK, Lee SY, Ghanem N, Vazquez AR, Johnson SA
Nutr Res. 2023 Dec:120:20-57. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2023.09.007.
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Blueberry Supplementation Effects on Neuronal and Pathological Biomarkers in Subjects at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study

P M Doraiswamy, M G Miller, C A Hellegers, A Nwosu, J Choe, D M Murdoch
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Blueberry intake elevates post‑exercise anti‑inflammatory oxylipins: a randomized trial

David C. Nieman, Camila A. Sakaguchi, Ashraf M. Omar, Kierstin L. Davis, Cameron E. Shaffner, Renee C. Strauch, Mary Ann Lila, Qibin Zhang
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