Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), a genus of Vaccinium of azalea family is a shrubby perennial plant.For a long time, extract from the berries and the leaves has been used for treatment of scurvy, urinary diseases and diabetes. Physiological function of Vaccinium myrtillus was found by British airforce pilots during World War II who told experiences that one who habitually had blueberry jam could see objects better even during the twilight flights. |
PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF BLUEBERRY EXTRACT
- Accelerating re-synthesizing rhodopsin in retinae
- Accelerating adaptability of visual sense in the darkness
- Protection of capillary blood vessels
- Anti-tumor effect
- Improvement of circulatory system functions
- Anti-inflammatory effect
- Free radial scavenger activity
COMPOSITION OF BLUEBERRY EXTRACT
As biologically active substances, Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides (= VMA), are known. There are five different kinds of anthocyanosides, each combined with one of three different saccharides. Thus, 15 different VMAs are identified in total.
FUNCTIONS OF BLUEBERRY EXTRACT
In Europe and U.S.A., blueberry extract is widely used as medicine for blood vessel troubles, diabetes and blood circulatory diseases, and for eyes.
- treatment and prevention for heart diseases and celebral vascular diseases
- treatment and prevention for diabetes
- prevention of eye strain
- food coloring
BILBERON-25
BILBERON-25 is extracted and purified anthocyanosides of fresh Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) fruit.
It contains more than 25% of anthocyanidins calculated on dry matter.
Description Dark red or deep purple with acidity taste Chemical composition Anthocyanosides contained Arsenic (as As2O3) not more than 4 ppm Heavy metals (as Pb) not more than 40 ppm Anthocyanidins not less than 25% as Delphinidin Residue on ignition not more than 3% Water content not more than 5% Particle size 100% through 250 micro meter sieve Botanical origin Vaccinium myrtillus Part used Fruit Extraction solvent Ethanol/water Extract ratio 100:1 Bacteria less than 1,000 per gram Fungi less than 100 per gram E. Coli Negative Salmonella Negative
FORMULATION/DOSAGE:
Formulation: Tablets, Hard Capsule, Powder
Average dosage:100mg per day
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Blueberry Extract Tablet 500mg
containing Bilberry Anthocyanidins 25%