Delphinidin is a powerful anthocyanin and a phytonutrient (a plant-based nutrient, which is not essential for humans, but brings many health benefits). It is tentatively associated with preventing heart disease and various other health problems. In this article I will explain the delphinidin in more detail, highlight the main health benefits and focus on the richest food sources.
1) Discovery:
Delphinidin was discovered in 1938 by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi along with other flavonoids (a group of phytonutrients including anthocyanins). When discovering flavonoids, Alberto Sergejolji believed that they were vitamins and named it vitamin P. However, it was later discovered that flavonoids are not essential for humans and technically not vitamins.
2) Main functions:
Studies have shown that delphinidin is a potent antioxidant and is capable of releasing harmful free radicals (released during oxygen related reactions, contributing to the development of cancer, from harmful by-products that contribute to the onset of diabetes Can hurt the cells of the body that can be protected).
Early studies have demonstrated that delphinidin acts as an anti-inflammatory agent (a substance that alleviates inflammation in the body) and prevents atherosclerosis (a condition in which hard plaque forms in the arterial wall and restricts blood flow) Causing cells to proliferate in a rapid and uncontrollable way to prevent cancer), and heart disease.
3) Food source:
Berry is one of the best sources of delphinidin in bilberries containing 161.93 milligrams (mg) per 100 grams, blueberries containing 47.4 mg per 100 grams, including cranberries containing 7.66 mg per 100 g. Fruits and vegetables such as black bean (11.98 mg per 100 g), cactus (94.6 mg per 100 g), eggplants (13.76 mg per 100 g) are also very good sources of this anthocyanin.
4) Delphinidin Summary:
Although most of the research available on delphinidin is still provisional, early signs are very promising. So start using this powerful anthocyanin today and eat more fruit. This not only provides all the benefits described in this article but also supplies healthy doses of other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Berry is a very versatile fruit so you can easily incorporate it into your meal even if you are not currently eating. They can mix with yoghurt to make healthy breakfast and snacks. You can put yourself in a bowl containing fruit juice and make yourself during a berry based fruit salad or meal.
