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[johnhemming]

This is an interesting review of Ferulic Acid and Berberine 

https://openheart.bm.../1/e001801.long

 

the key initial part is this:  Ferulic acid, a bacterial metabolite of anthocyanins, seems likely to be a primary mediator of the health benefits associated with anthocyanin-rich diets,

 

It seems to help with improving the quality of mitochondria (particularly with Berberine and Melatonin)

[Phoebus]

OH this is super interesting I did not know ferulic acid was a byproduct of anthocyanins. 

 

I eat lots of anthos, blueberries, black berries, cherries, red onions, red leaf lettuce, grape seed ext,  etc 

 

So this is good news here. 

[johnhemming]

Its an interesting one because if it is the active molecule for anthocyanins it will make managing food inputs a lot easier.  An interesting point about blueberries is they have little citric acid.