Strawberry Benefits

Vitamin C has several immune system effects. Antioxidant vitamin C boosts health. Vitamin C, an antioxidant, protects immune system cells from immune reaction loss.

Strawberries boost health

Reduces inflammation

Inflammation is a normal response to infection from bacteria or viruses, as well as from an injury such as a cut or broken bone. 

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They may also help gout

Inflammation causes osteoarthritis, which causes joint discomfort and cartilage loss.

Cancer-fighting strawberries

Strawberry polyphenols are plentiful. Ellagic acid, an antioxidant present in strawberries, has been shown to prevent or delay chronic illnesses.

Improve HDL cholesterol

HDL cholesterol is "good" because it removes excess cholesterol from the blood and transports it to the liver.

They aid metabolic syndrome

Antioxidant and polyphenol deficiency is linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

They improve digestion

Good digestion requires a diversity of vegetables. Plant fiber is essential for intestinal health.

They boost collagen production.

Collagen—the body's most abundant protein—builds skin, muscle, bones, tendons, and connective tissues.

Strawberries can help with stress.

Strawberries are tasty and may reduce depression. Strawberry slices provide 39.8 micrograms of folate per cup and increase mood.

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