"Miracle Berry" Supercharges Your Microbiome
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted June 15, 2025
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Want to upgrade your health but don’t want complicated diets or expensive supplements?
Science just revealed a delicious way to do precisely that.
In fact, this simple diet switch can supercharge your gut microbiome—improving your health from head to toe…
A new study published in the journal Nutrients has uncovered yet another reason why blueberries deserve a place in your daily diet.
We’ve long known that these tiny berries pack a serious nutritional punch. However, this latest study reveals exactly how they improve your gut microbiome.
Researchers recruited a group of sedentary, overweight seniors (aged 60 and above) for this randomized, placebo-controlled study.
Volunteers were given a daily dose of a blueberry powder—equivalent to 1.5 cups of fresh blueberries—or an indistinguishable placebo powder. They also all participated in a weekly supervised exercise class.
The results were impressive. The blueberry group saw a significant drop in cholesterol levels and improvements to other beneficial heart-related biomarkers.
That alone would be worth celebrating. However, the benefits didn’t end there. The blueberry group also had higher levels of specific antioxidant-producing gut bacteria.
This boost in gut-friendly bacteria makes perfect sense when you consider what makes blueberries special in the first place.
They’re loaded with polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins, which give them their beautiful blue color. But these aren’t just pretty pigments… they’re powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress throughout the body.
The beauty of this discovery is its simplicity. There aren’t any complicated protocols or expensive treatments required to get these benefits. Just add a daily handful of blueberries to your diet.
You can toss them into yogurt or oatmeal, blend them into smoothies, add them to salads, or snack on them straight out of the fridge.
The bottom line? Your morning oatmeal just got a major upgrade. These little blue powerhouses aren’t just satisfying your sweet tooth—they’re literally rewriting your gut health story, one berry at a time.
And the best part? You’ll actually look forward to this “health hack” every single day. Now, that’s what we call a win-win!
P.S. Tired of bland strawberries? THIS is to blame!
Source:
Porter Starr KN, Connelly MA, Wallis J, North R, et al. Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Fecal Microbiome Composition and Circulating Metabolites, Lipids, and Lipoproteins in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Older Adults with Overweight or Obesity: The BEACTIVE Trial. Nutrients. 2025; 17(7):1200. DOI:10.3390/nu17071200
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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