Cyanidine consists of an organic compound, specifically it is a flavonoid, which we found in the artichoke, in addition to being present in other foods such as grapes, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackberries, plums and apples.

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In this sense, we must emphasize that we found a greater presence of cyanidin in the hides and skins of fruits, although we can also find it in the artichoke.

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What is the use of cyanidin and what are its properties?

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• Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides: consuming foods rich in cyanidin is useful and adequate in a diet low in fat that pursues the goal of reducing high levels of fats in the blood, thanks to precisely meets this very interesting function.

• Antioxidant effects: it exerts an interesting antioxidant action, so that it helps to capture free radicals and therefore diminishes its negative effects. In this sense, it is useful when it comes to protecting cells from the damage caused by oxidation. Among other aspects, it helps in the prevention of cancer and heart problems, while promoting beneficial and protective effects at the cellular DNA level.

• Anti-inflammatory effects: a scientific study carried out in Japan by Takanori Tsua was able to confirm the anti-inflammatory qualities of cyanidin.

• Preventive of diabetes and obesity: Another scientific research carried out in Japan by the student indicated in the previous lines also allowed to discover the qualities of cyanidin as a preventive of obesity and diabetes.          READ THE ARTICLE