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Manufacturer: Life Extension When researchers analyzed fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability, blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.1 Just this year, scientists have discovered mechanisms to explain how blueberries can improve memory and restore healthy neuronal function to aged brains. The astounding conclusion of researchers was that the favorable effects of blueberries on brain function are analogous to those seen with long-term calorie restriction.2,3 Blueberry extracts help maintain healthy blood flow via several mechanisms including healthy LDL oxidation, normal platelet aggregation, and maintenance of endothelial function.* Blueberry's most active constituents
The two most active constituents found in this health-promoting fruit are anthocyanins and pterostilbene. Blueberry anthocyanins are considered nature's most potent antioxidants and have demonstrated properties that extend well beyond suppressing free radicals. Pterostilbene is another blueberry constituent that helps maintain healthy lipid and glucose levels that are already within healthy ranges.4 Even more exciting is that through its unique biological effects, pterostilbene may help maintain healthy DNA structure.5 The ratio of extracts in Blueberry Extract Capsules is a combination of highly concentrated wild blueberry (not cultivated). These extracts are standardized to natural compounds that have the highest physiological activity for the health benefits associated with consumption of fresh blueberries. Blueberry extract capsules contain a whole fruit extract base to provide a broad spectrum of naturally occurring nutrients found in fresh wild blueberries. Due to overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrating the unique health benefits of the polyphenols found in pomegranate fruit, Life Extension has added standardized pomegranate extract to Blueberry Extract Capsules. For those who desire higher doses, a stand-alone Pomegranate Extract and Pomegranate Juice Concentrate have also been formulated. Blueberry Extract Capsules with Pomegranate provide the equivalent of drinking up to 6.1 ounces of pomegranate juice (or 12 pomegranates) in one capsule. References
1. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Jun 16,52(12):4026-37.
2. J Neurosci. 1999 Sep 15,19(18):8114-21.
3. Neurobiol Aging 2005 Apr 30,(Epub ahead of print).
4. J Agric food Chem. 2005 May 4,53(9):3403-7.
5. Mutat Res. 2003 Feb 5,535(1):103-15.Supplement Facts Serving Size 1 capsule | Servings Per Container 60 | Amount Per Serving | Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) powder extract | 350 mg | (whole fruit) [std. to 1.5% Anthocyanins (5.25 mg)] | | VitaBlue (R) Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) | 100 mg | 150:1 extract (fruit) [std. to 1000 ppm Pterostilbene | | (0.1 mg), and 1% Anthocyanins (1 mg)] | | VitaBlue (R) Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) | 50 mg | 130:1 extract (fruit) [std. to 40% Total Phenolics by UV | | (20 mg), and 12.5% Anthocyanins (6.25 mg)] | | Pomella (R) Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract (fruit) | 200 mg | [standardized to 30% Punicalagins (60 mg)] | | Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, vegetable capsule, magnesium stearate, silica. | Contains corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or rice. Contains NO rice sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. |
Pomella (R) is a registered trademark of Geni Herbs.
VitaBlue (R) is a registered trademark of VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. Dosage and Use - Take one capsule once or twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution Do not take if you are using cyclosporine, benzodiazepines, and carbamazepine. Use under physician's care if using anti-hypertension medication. Warnings - Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
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- If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
- When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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