date:Feb 27, 2014
Research suggests that natural chemicals from some blackcurrant varieties may reduce inflammation and help breathing in some types of asthma.
Researchers at Plant Food Research analysed a range of different New Zealand blackcurrant varieties and found that, in in vitro studies, many reduced a key inflammatory step associated with allergy-induced asthma. Analysis of the composition of these fruits suggests that the ratio of two specific compounds, known as anthocyanins, is an important factor i