Lingonberries have been called a superfruit based on their nutritional value and potential health benefits, such as for weight control and heart health. Here are some impressive health benefits of lingonberries. Lingonberries are rich in compounds that function as antioxidants, including manganese, vitamin C, vitamin E, and certain plant compounds, such as anthocyanins and quercetin. Eating lingonberries may trigger changes in the makeup of your gut bacteria, helping protect against low-grade inflammation. This may reduce your risk of chronic diseases. lingonberries may help blunt your blood sugar and insulin response to eating carbs. This may be due to their polyphenol and fiber content. Brain health: Rodent studies suggest that lingonberries or their extract may improve brain function, includingmemory when under stress. Antiviral: In a test-tube study, lingonberry extract — particularly anthocyanins — stopped the replication of influenza virus A and inhibited coxsackievirus B1, which is linked to an increased risk of type 1 diabetes Oral health: According to test-tube studies, lingonberries contain plant compounds that may fend off bacteria that promote gum disease and plaque accumulation on teeth. Kidney protection: The juice’s anthocyanins reduced damaging kidney inflammation Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Women who drank a combination of cranberry and lingonberry juice concentrate for six months had a 20% lower risk of recurrent UTIs. Food preservation: Lingonberry concentrate added to a reduced-sugar fruit spread helped inhibit mold growth. Additionally, a lingonberry extract strongly deterred the growth of bacteria that commonly cause food poisoning.
