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New research suggests that blueberries could have a significant, positive effect on a child's mood.

Professor Shirley Reynolds took part in the research at the University of Reading, she said: 鈥淓verybody had a drink that was blueberry or placebo, we tested their mood before and after using a self rated scale and it was much more positive two hours after the drink.鈥�

The study is ongoing as to exactly why the blueberries have such significant impact.

鈥淭here are two ideas, one is that a chemical in the blueberries works similarily to an anti depressant, and one is that they have a great effect on thinking and concentration.鈥�

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Tuesday 21 February 2017.