The blueberry is a delicious fruit with high nutritional value. It is low in fat, sodium, and calories, making it ideal for a healthy diet. It is rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, and beta-carotene, sugars, as well as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, organic acids, mineral salts, pectin, and dietary fiber.

The beneficial properties of blueberries include:

• Supporting vision
• Preventing and addressing urinary tract infections
• Preventing allergies
• Combating "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and arteriosclerosis
• Controlling hypertension

Its high content of glycosides, such as neomyrtillin, has been shown to be particularly effective in managing diabetes, in conjunction with medical treatment. Additionally, it has been found that a chemical compound present in blueberry leaves may inhibit the spread of the hepatitis C virus, making the fruit valuable for liver health.