Common Names: wild blackberry complex, bramble blackberry, shrubby blackberry
Fermented blackberries reduce obesity in mice on high-fat diet. Decreased body weight, fat, cholesterol, and insulin resistance. Potential treatment for obesity.
Researchers tested various plant extracts for antimicrobial activity. Blackberry extract was most effective, olive extract showed strongest bactericidal results. These extracts could be potential antimicrobials to enhance antibiotic therapies and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Researchers found that a leaf extract alleviated memory impairment and reduced inflammation in the brain, potentially offering a solution for vascular dementia.