Harvard Health Publishing Highlights 6 Anti-Inflammatory Fruits for Gut Health
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Updated · Vogue Arabia · Jun 25
Harvard Health Publishing Highlights 6 Anti-Inflammatory Fruits for Gut Health
2 articles · Updated · Vogue Arabia · Jun 25
Summary
Harvard Health Publishing named six fruit groups with the strongest evidence for anti-inflammatory benefits tied to gut health: berries, apples, stone fruits, citrus, pomegranate and grapes.
1.5 to 2 cups of varied fruit daily can boost antioxidant activity, according to the article, which links fruit intake to protection against heart disease, diabetes, some cancers and intestinal disease.
Gut microbiota appears central to many of the benefits, with compounds such as anthocyanins, quercetin, flavanones, punicalagins and resveratrol interacting with the body directly or through microbial metabolism.
Nutritionist Laura Parada said the guidance is broadly supported by current evidence but stressed that results depend more on consistent overall dietary patterns than on any single 'superfood' serving.