Bioactive Compounds in Blueberry Fruit and Their Antidiabetic Activity

This review aims to explore the anti-diabetic properties of blueberries, focusing on their bioactive components and the mechanisms underlying their effects. Specifically, it examines how blueberries, through their rich content of polyphenols like anthocyanins, phenolic acids and vitamins, contribute to the amelioration of diabetes mellitus.

Recent research has highlighted the significant role of blueberries in improving glucose metabolism, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and protecting against diabetes-associated complications such as retinopathy. Various studies have elucidated the impact of blueberry bioactive compounds on various metabolic and signalling pathways involved in diabetes progression.

Blueberries, known for their abundance of bioactive compounds, particularly anthocyanins, offer promising anti-diabetic effects. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent findings, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of blueberries in diabetes management.