date:Feb 27, 2014
of these anthocyanins rather than presence or absence of them that makes blackcurrants a healthy fruit.
In the future we may be able to develop foods based on the correct balance of these compounds that can be consumed as safer, natural alternatives to assist conventional drug treatments for asthma and other allergic conditions.
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