Our study findings of lipid-lowerin

Our study findings of lipid-lowering effects of freeze-
dried strawberries conform to previously reported clinical
studies showing decreases in lipids with anthocyanin-rich
berry extracts in patients with dyslipidemia or metabolic
syndrome [20,21]. These findings indicate that anthocyanins
in berries may be one of the principal bioactive compounds
in improving dyslipidemia. Because anthocyanin content is
similar between freeze-dried and fresh strawberries [18],
administration of the latter may also produce significant
effects on atherosclerotic markers and warrants further
investigation. In our study, freeze-dried strawberries were
well tolerated and based on the participants' responses; the
intervention was an attractive and convenient mode of
obtaining the health benefits of strawberries.