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Jane Lancaster, a Canterbury blackcurrant farmer come practicing science consultant, has just concluded a study on the proven health benefits of Blackcurrants. The studies showed that taking an ordinary serving of Blackcurrants dramatically improved blood circulation by as much as a factor of 40% and led to reduced muscle stiffness, cramp and fatigue symptoms. This is because the anthocyanins improve blood circulation in stressed muscle tissue. Continuous muscle contraction shrinks blood vessels in the muscle group concerned and stifles the body's ability to remove metabolites such as lactic acid. And muscle stiffness, pain and cramping can result. This lactic acid buildup is what defeats most endurance athletes." Full release available here

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