Blueberries, with their vibrant color, are a nutritional treasure that goes beyond their flavor. Their richness in anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant, makes them an effective weapon against fatty liver disease and metabolic imbalances.

How They Work

A study in the Journal of Functional Foods (2025) showed that consuming 150 g of blueberries daily for 8 weeks reduced liver fat by 12% in patients with NAFLD, as measured by ultrasound. Anthocyanins inhibit lipogenesis (fat formation) and improve lipid oxidation in the liver. Additionally, they stabilize blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity by 10%, according to Diabetes Care (2024), and lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 7% thanks to their soluble fiber, according to Lipids in Health and Disease (2025).

Additional Benefits

Blueberries protect the liver from oxidative stress, a key factor in the progression of NAFLD, by neutralizing free radicals. They also reduce systemic inflammation, which benefits cardiovascular and metabolic health.