title: [Substitution therapy with berries].
abstract: Flavonoids and other polyphenols may explain part of the health effects of red wine and cocoa. Owing to their beneficial nutrient content berries are, however, even better and more versatile sources of polyphenols. Although few clinical studies of health effects of berries are currently available, the results can be considered encouraging. Consumption of berries seems to lower the blood pressure and improve blood lipid levels in persons having an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. On the whole, substituting unhealthy foods in the diet with berries and other plant foods is an excellent way of improving one's health.
authors.affiliation: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL), Helsinki.
authors.forename: Iris
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Erlund
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D059808:Polyphenols / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D005419:Flavonoids; D008055:Lipids; D059808:Polyphenols