J Agric Food Chem May 2006 PMID 16719536

Concentrations of anthocyanins in common foods in the United States and estimation of normal consumption.

Xianli Wu, Gary R Beecher, Joanne M Holden, David B Haytowitz, Susan E Gebhardt, Ronald L Prior

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The discussions reflect a balanced tone, with mentions of berries, cranberries, and red cabbage indicating interest in common foods containing anthocyanins. Words like 'hedge polyphenols' and references to dietary diversity suggest a moderate engagement with the research's practical implications, though the tone remains mostly informational and cautious, highlighting both the potential benefits and limitations.

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Most discussions indicate general agreement or acknowledgment of the research's validity, with some emphasizing the nutritional importance of anthocyanins.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, referencing specific foods like berries and black rice, suggesting a genuine but not intense interest in the findings.

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Participants demonstrate a fair level of engagement by discussing dietary choices and the implications for health, yet few delve deeply into the study's methodology.

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The overall impact appears limited, as some posts acknowledge the research’s potential but see it more as a piece of general nutritional information rather than a groundbreaking discovery.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined the levels of anthocyanins (ACNs), water-soluble plant pigments with potential health benefits, in over 100 common foods in the U.S., finding 24 foods containing measurable amounts with concentrations ranging from 0.7 to 1480 mg per 100 g of fresh weight.
  • The types and structures of anthocyanins vary across foods, with six main aglycones present in all, but their sugar groups and acylation patterns differ; data from this research will enhance the USDA Nutrient Database of flavonoids.
  • Based on food intake data, the average daily anthocyanin consumption in the U.S. is approximately 1.25 mg per person, mainly from cyanidin, delphinidin, and malvidin, with most being nonacylated forms.]

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@drdewy Berries of all types, cranberries, currents, red cabbage, forbidden (black) rice, etc. For reference, see https://t.co/DZO8m16Nu1 Of course most data is ex vivo. Balanced diverse diets w/ ample non-starchy vegetables tend to hedge polyphenols without excessive nutritionism.

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- Wu, X., Gu, L., Prior, R. L., & McKay, S. (2004). Concentrations of anthocyanins in common foods in the United States and estimation of normal consumption. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52(8), 2589-2599.

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Verve Market
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- Wu, X., Gu, L., Prior, R. L., & McKay, S. (2004). Concentrations of anthocyanins in common foods in the United States and estimation of normal consumption. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52(8), 2589-2599.

Mar 26, 2025 · 2 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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@drdewy Berries of all types, cranberries, currents, red cabbage, forbidden (black) rice, etc. For reference, see https://t.co/DZO8m16Nu1 Of course most data is ex vivo. Balanced diverse diets w/ ample non-starchy vegetables tend to hedge polyphenols without excessive nutritionism.

Dec 4, 2020 · 43,792 followers View post →