Evidence supporting the use of: Blueberry
For the health condition: Colitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) has garnered scientific interest for its potential role in supporting colitis, particularly due to its high content of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins. Several preclinical studies have demonstrated that blueberry supplementation can ameliorate symptoms of colitis in animal models. For example, research published in PLoS One (2017) and Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (2015) found that blueberry extracts reduced inflammation, oxidative stress, and histological damage in chemically-induced colitis in mice. The mechanisms are believed to involve modulation of inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-α, IL-6), enhancement of antioxidant enzyme activity, and beneficial shifts in gut microbiota composition.
Human evidence is more limited, but a small pilot study (Nutrition Research, 2019) indicated that a blueberry-enriched diet was well tolerated in patients with mild ulcerative colitis and suggested potential benefits on inflammation markers and gut microbiome diversity. However, data from large-scale, randomized controlled trials are lacking, and thus, the evidence is not robust enough for clinical recommendations. The use of blueberry for colitis is not rooted in traditional medicine, but in emerging nutritional and biomedical research.
In summary, while promising preclinical data exist and preliminary human studies are encouraging, more rigorous clinical trials are needed. The current level of scientific support for blueberry in colitis can be rated as moderate (3 out of 5), indicating some evidence but insufficient for definitive clinical endorsement.
Other ingredients used for Colitis
akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
astaxanthin
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
barberry
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blueberry
bromelain
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
chlorella
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
fiber blend (proprietary)
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
hemp oil
immunoglobin G
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoferrin
licorice root
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
plantain
pomegranate
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
triphala
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
blackboard tree
picrorhiza kurroa
swertia
buckthorn
anemarrhena asphodeloides
algae
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apigenin
Anamu
Alchornea
Andrographolide
Asteracea
Acemannan
Amor seco
Astragalin
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bael
Basidiomycota
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bifidobacterium animalis
Black Nightshade
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cactus
Curcuminoid
Curcumen
Curcuma
Cabbage
Clostridium butyricum
Colocynth
Diterpenes
Euphorbia
Other health conditions supported by blueberry
Alzheimer's DiseaseArteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataracts
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Concentration (poor)
Confusion
Constipation (children)
Dementia
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eye Problems
Eyesight (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Hypertension
Inflammation
Macular Degeneration
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Osteoporosis
Triglycerides (high)
Wrinkles
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