Am J Clinical Nutrition Highlights

February 2008 -

• The consumption of moderate amount of berries resulted in favorable changes in platelet function, HDL cholesterol, and blood pressure, indicating that regular consumption may play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
  
  
• Low concentrations of vitamin B-6, vitamin C, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and vitamin E are prevalent in morbidly obese patients seeking weight-loss treatment.