Saskatoon berry intake linked to improved heart and gut health

New research published in the International Journal of Molecular Science finds that daily intake of Saskatoon berries (40 g, 10 weeks) improves cardiometabolic health—lowering fasting glucose, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation—while increasing dietary fiber, anthocyanins, and vitamin C in healthy adults. These effects link to gut microbiota modulation (↑Prevotellaceae, ↑SCFAs), suggesting benefits for metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular risk, though larger clinical trials are needed.