Why Wild Blueberries Might Be the Most Powerful Fruit for Your Heart, Gut, and Brain

These small berries pack big benefits for your brain, heart, gut, and overall health.

It’s no secret that blueberries are a great source of antioxidants and other nutrients, and make a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day. But that’s only the beginning. Now, a recent study has found that blueberries—or more specifically, wild blueberries—can help improve blood vessel function and support heart, metabolic, gut, and brain health.

But this doesn’t mean that you’ll have to wait until blueberries are in season, and then go out and pick your own: wild blueberries are typically sold frozen, and are readily available at most grocery stores. Here’s what to know about these nutritional powerhouses, including the difference between regular blueberries and wild blueberries, and how to incorporate wild blueberries into your diet.