Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds

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The Hill's Headlines - September 13, 2026

The Hill's Headlines - September 13, 2026

(NewsNation) — A natural compound found in blueberries, grapes and other berries could help muscles burn excess fat instead of storing it

Researchers in Japan identified the compound, called pterostilbene, and found that it reduced fat buildup by increasing the breakdown of stored fat in laboratory tests using mouse muscle cells.

Pterostilbene works by protecting PPARδ, or PPAR-delta, a protein that helps........

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