They are so rich in phenols, in particular, miracle phytonutrients called anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These are powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging. [[Flavonoids]] have been associated with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help prevent a host of diseases ranging from cardiovascular ailments and metabolic disorders to dementia and cognitive decline.
* [[Cardiovascular Disease]] : The unique phenols prevent the clogging of the arteries that causes heart attacks and strokes. Unlike drugs, strawberries have no dangerous side effects.
* [[Cancer]], [[Diabetes]] and [[Alzheimer's Disease]] : The flavonoid fisetin is also found in other fruits and vegetables, but is most abundant in strawberries. In the plant, it helps protect the leaves and fruit from insects. In the human body, it has been shown to protect neurons and combat [[Alzheimer's Disease]]. It is also considered to be a weapon against [[Prostate Cancer]]. And now researchers have discovered it can fight [[diabetes]]A randomized phase II clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression to esophageal cancer.phytonutrientsPhytonutrients, ellagic acid and ellagitannins present in the fruit are responsible for the findings.* Diabetes : Researchers have discovered strawberries can fight [[diabetes]].
* Source of [[Ellagic Acid]].
* [[Iodine]] : Strawberries are good sources of idone.