- Antioxidants help fight free-radical cell degradation, which can lead to heart disease and cancer. One cup of blackberries contains 50 percent of the daily dietary recommendation for vitamin C. Ellagic acid, another antioxidant, has been shown to protect the skin against damage from ultraviolet light.
- These plant estrogens seem to help with common PMS symptoms, such as food cravings and bloating, and may also provide relief for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
- A cup of blackberries contains 8 g of fiber or 32 percent of your daily recommendation. Fiber helps promote healthy digestion, which lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
- Blackberries are a good source of this vitamin, which helps the body absorb calcium and perform normal clotting of blood.
- Because of their high tannin content, which acts as an astringent, blackberries have been used to treat hemorrhoids as well as watery diarrhea.
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Fiber
Vitamin K
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