Natural plant anthocyanidins are a group of components found in dark skinned fruits.

Scientists studying these particular plant derivatives have focused much of their work around the role they play in helping to support collagen.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body - it is the protein that forms connective fibres in tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage, muscles and capillaries.

The research shows that anthocyanidins can help to reinforce and preserve collagen in the body.