BLACKCURRANTS BENEFITS

Blackcurrants Benefits :

These fruits are available in plenty during summer season, rich with phytonutrients and antioxidants.  Blackcurrants are rich in minerals like Potassium, Calcium Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorous along with proteins, are necessary for metabolic activities of the body. Iron is responsible for oxidation of cytochrome which guides cellular metabolic activity, and helps the RBC’s to produce bone marrow.

blackcurrants benefits

The presence of pyridoxine, Pantothenic acid, thiamin, Niacin, all belong to Vitamin B Complex group, and Vitamin C , Vitamin E, and Vitamin K all of which together essential for body to keep metabolism at normal levels.

The rich source of Vitamin A and flavonoid antioxidants like zeaxanthin, beta carotene, and cryptoxanthin help for maintaining the healthy mucus membranes and aids for healthy good vision. It also give protection from oral cavity and lung cancers with its antioxidant properties.

It has been estimated that 100 grams of blackcurrants give 300 grams of daily recommended intake of Vitamin C and antioxidants as it improves immune system and fight against infections and eliminate free oxygen radicals.  The ORAC ( Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) value is 7950 per 100 grams which is very high when compared to elderberries, chokeberries, craneberries.

The presence of Phytochemicals such as anthocyanins called as phenolic flavonoid give protection against health disorders of ageing, cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders.

To conclude, as blackcurrants benefits are numerous, one  should add this blackcurrants fruits  very often in the diet everyday if possible to get optimum health benefits from these blackcurrants fruits.

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