Contrary to a popular belief, a new study finds that 'super fruits' do not necessarily contain additional health benefits and may simply be a waste of money.
All super fruits claim they contain a considerable dose of vitamin C, however, in Britain; there are no specific diseases that have anything to do with vitamin C deficiency. Several other food types like bread and jam contain vitamin C because acids containing it are usually used as a preservative. However, taking extra vitamin C is not believed to give you additional health benefits, despite the popular belief that it can help cure colds and flu.
In 2007, a review that involved 30 different studies concluded that the benefits of taking vitamin C supplements for such illnesses are not worth the additional expense. Sioned Quirke, a senior dietician for the National Health Services in Wales said: "We often find that people who can afford to buy these products are following a healthy, balanced diet and do not need additions and they are painfully expensive." She believes that those who are poor and unhealthy are the ones being taken advantage of. She cited one patient who spent 75 pounds or more on supplements.
"People are gullible especially when they are desperate for a miracle cure. These shops prey on them. Some people will be living on crisps for the next week because they can't afford a proper diet." However, researchers speculated that antioxidants in berries might play a role in improving a person's health, but so does lifestyle. Women who rarely eat fruit are also less likely to exercise.
