Anthocyanins in Blueberries Grown in Hot Climate Exert Strong Antioxidant Activity and May Be Effective against Urinary Tract Bacteria

• Main Authors: Ana B. Cerezo (Author), Giorgiana M. Cătunescu (Author), Mercedes Martínez-Pais González (Author), Ruth Hornedo-Ortega (Author), Carmen R. Pop (Author), Crina Claudia Rusu (Author), Flore Chirilă (Author), Ancuța M. Rotar (Author), M. Carmen Garcia-Parrilla (Author), Ana M. Troncoso (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Anthocyanins are extensively studied for their health-related properties, including antibacterial activity against urinary tract infections (UTI). Among common fruits, blueberries, with their remarkable antioxidant capacity, are one of the richest sources. Anthocyanin-rich extracts were obtained fro...