Key Takeaways

Blueberries provide several beneficial nutrients, including fiber and antioxidants, which may help lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. However, research is mixed.

Blueberries can support heart health, but they work best as part of an overall healthy and balanced diet.

Blueberries are often promoted as a "superfood." While there is no agreed-upon definition of a "superfood," blueberries do provide fiber and antioxidants, which may help improve cholesterol levels.

How Eating Blueberries Can Affect Your Cholesterol

Plant-based diets and diets higher in fruit and vegetable intake can benefit heart health, including cholesterol. This may be due to blueberries' nutrient content, including:

Fiber : Higher fiber intakes have been shown to lower total and low-density

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