Edible Berries- An Update on Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits- Part III

  • Nilushni Sivapragasam
  • , Akash Maurya
  • , Shikha Tiwari
  • , Abhishek Kumar Dwivedy
  • , Surangna Jain
  • , Priyamvada Thorakkattu
  • , Pankaj Koirala
  • , Nilesh Nirmal

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: The diverse polyphenolic components present in these berries are responsible for their functional properties in human health. Hence, there is an increasing demand for research in berry bioactive components to understand the mechanism of action in alleviating and preventing diseases. Therefore, in this last part-III of the review series, mulberry, raspberry, salmonberry, Saskatoonberry, and strawberry are discussed in terms of their bioactive components and corresponding substantial health benefits. Recent Findings: The aforementioned berries provide essential and nonessential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and various phenolic compounds. Similar to the other reported berries, these berries possess good antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and neuroprotective effects. Summary: The bioactive components present in the berries are crucial for the overall well-being of humans and hence consumption of berries mentioned in part-III as well as part-I and part-II possesses substantial health benefits, particularly cognitive and cardio health.

Original languageEnglish
Article number11
JournalCurrent Nutrition Reports
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2025
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Berries
  • Bioactive compounds
  • Bioactivities
  • Health benefits
  • Nutritional composition

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