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Blueberry Leaf Extract Inhibits Hepatitis C

Friday, August 14, 2009 - Byron Richards, CCN
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A highly purified proanthocyanidin from blueberry leaves stops hepatitis C in its tracks.  Is it any wonder that blueberries are a traditional food and healing remedy for liver-related ailments, including diabetes.

In the current research the proanthocyanidin was concentrated and demonstrated a 63-fold increased activity against Hepatitis C compared to the plain extract.  The primary component of the proanthocyanidin concentrate was epicatechin.

Epicatechin is also a major component of blueberries, grapes, green tea and many other fruits and plants.  Eating a lot of blueberries, especially this time of the year when they are in season, is always good for your liver health whether you have Hepatitis C or not.  Your liver is the brain of your body, keeping it working well is always a top priority.

Epicatechin is already highly concentrated in numerous dietary supplements including grape seed extracts and green tea extracts. 

I have used blueberry leaf extracts for many years to help individuals maintain a healthy blood sugar level.  In Europe, blueberry leaf teas have been used for a long time to help individuals with diabetes.  The science on them also shows that they reduce elevated liver enzymes, meaning they are one more nutrient that can help lower liver inflammation that is associated with many health problems. 

It is indeed interesting that they can stop Hepatitis C viral replication.

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