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Blackberries are loaded with phytochemicals and the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium. Like raspberries, blackberries also contain ellagic acid, a phenolic compound that is known to have anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. All these nutrients in blackberries can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

Top Resources on Blackberries

Dr. Weil: In the News: Berries Fight Cancer
Berry Health Benefits Network: Blackberries
Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission
Bastyr Center for Natural Health: Blackberries: Invasive Weed or Nutritional Powerhouse?
HealthNotes (via Trustar Health): Blackberry
About.com: Nutritional Benefits of Eating Berries
Health 24: Blackberry
The Fruit Pages: Blackberries Nutritional Chart
Cooking Light: Berries Pack a Powerful Nutritional Punch

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Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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