Does Purple Food Enter the Brain? Unpacking the Science of Anthocyanins
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According to extensive research, the powerful antioxidants found in purple foods can indeed cross the protective blood-brain barrier and exert neuroprotective effects. The vibrant hue in foods like blueberries, plums, and purple cabbage comes from compounds called anthocyanins, which have been shown to combat inflammation and oxidative stress within the brain itself.
