Wild Blueberry Freeze Dried Extract – 60 capsules

The Brain is the center of our personal universe, controlling and effecting many systems in the body, including motor functions (balance, strength or frailty), immunity, and of course, how we think. Foggy brain, memory lapses, and cognitive decline are effecting the old and young populations alike.

Scientists describe blueberries’ polyphenols as essential agents of neuro-regeneration and repair. Research studies show that a daily intake of at least 1 cup of blueberries offer important regenerative support for a healthy brain.*

The Blueberry Extract is potent: It takes 80 pounds of blueberries to get one pound of the pure purple extract. One capsule of the polyphenolic extract is equivalent to a cup and a quarter of whole blueberries!*

Our Blueberry Extract stands alone. 100% North American blueberry extract (Vaccinium corymbosum) provides a daily comprehensive profile of polyphenols to feed your brain.*

The Blueberry Extract is Pure, Vegan, Kosher, and Non GMO.

The Blueberry Extract offers the highest concentration of the North American blueberry species, Vaccinium corymbosum, with a significant broad-spectrum phenolic profile.

The Blueberry Extract is a powerful concentration of anthocyanins: It takes eighty pounds of blueberries to get one pound of the pure purple extract. This means that one capsule of the extract is equivalent to a cup and a quarter of whole blueberries.

Each vegan capsule has 500mg of the pure extract, without any excipients or fillers.

Tuft University’s James Joseph and Barbara Shukitt-Hale have researched the use and application of blueberries as a potential therapeutic agent for many years. Their studies along with their colleagues demonstrate that blueberries and blueberry extract reverse and prevent brain aging (Shukitt-Hale et al., 2008; 2007), improve memory and motor skills (Carey et al., 2014; Malin et al., 2011; Brewer et al., 2010), repair neuronal tissue and function (Joseph et al., 2003; Miller et al., 2012), and serve as a potent anti-aging food (Joseph et al., 1999; 2009; Shukitt-Hale et al., 2015; 2012).*

The Blueberry Extract was designed with Dr. Joseph’s assistance by converting some of the data from his research to human consumption.*

Steward, Sridhar, and Meyer (2013) define regeneration of the nerves as a process of repairing or replacing nerve cells that have been damaged. Studies have hypothesized that an antioxidant-enriched diet may affect neuro-regeneration and inhibit inflammation due to their high anthocyanins (Szajdek & Borowska, 2008; Sweeney et al., 2002).*

Research studies and reviews by Latif (2015), Panickar & Anderson (2010), Subash et al. (2014), Panickar (2013), Schaffer et al. (2006), and Letenneur et al. (2007), demonstrate the great ability of flavonoids to offer a consistent neuro-protective nutriceutical.

Stratheam et al. (2014) demonstrate that anthocyanin rich extracts of blueberries and grape seed support the process of neuro re-generation by interfering with the neurotoxin, rotenone, and improving the mitochondrial function. Gao et al. (2012) find that a habitual intake of dietary flavonoids is associated with a lower risk of developing neurological issues, such as Parkinson, or lessening brain edema (Panickar & Anderson, 2010). Kovacsova et al. (2010) researched the biochemical pathways and molecular neuro-protective mechanisms of polyphenols in the brain. Antioxidant activity reduces neuro-inflammation and supports the prevention of neuro-degeneration (Stromberg et al., 2005). Williams & Spencer (2012) and Galli et al. (2006) show that a blueberry-supplemented diet reverses age-related declines with improved cognition and nerve regeneration.*

The process of neurological regenerative ability of blueberries is linked to their potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (Subash et al., 2014; Duffy et al., 2008; Shukitt-Hale et al., 2008), effecting the reduction of NF Kappa beta, Cox-2 and Isoprostane (Youdim et al., 2002). For this reason, studies emphasize the important dietary role of blueberries, as anthocyanins are able to reduce oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory cytokines (McAnulty et al., 2011).*

Due to their high levels of anthocyanins, blueberries are also shown in research to contribute to heart health (McAnulty, 2014; Louis et al., 2014; Erlund et al., 2008; Youdim & Joseph, 2001).*

How available are these anthocyanins? Mazza et al. (2002) has demonstrated that consumption of blueberries raises blood serum ORAC (antioxidant capacity). Emerging evidence confirms the ability of the human body to absorb anthocyanins, demonstrating a greater bioavailability (Bell et al., 2015), prolonged circulation, and relatively high concentration of anthocyanins metabolites (Lila et al., 2016).*

See the Research tab for additional bibliography to further understand the application and use of blueberry and blueberry extract.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information and citations of research are for informational purposes only. Please be sure to consult your health care provider before taking this or any other product.

One Vegetarian Capsule Contains:

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Freeze-dried Extract (80:1)  500mg 
  Anthocyanins 12% Typical
Polyphenos 40% Minimum
Chlorogeninc Acid 5% Minimum
ORAC units per gram 6500

Typical Other Ingredients cellulose & water (capsule shell)

BLUEBERRY EXTRACT — Designed to support the regeneration of the brain and nervous system

Brain health: Take 1 capsule a day for regeneration of brain and nerve cells.*

Cognitive and memory: Take 1 capsule a day. Add 1 cap High ORAC.  Students: Take 1-2 caps of both the Blueberry Extract and the High ORAC a day.*

Foggy brain: Take 2 capsules for a month then 1 cap a day as maintenance.*

Neural regeneration: Take 1-2 capsules a day. Add Phyto Power and/or No 7 for broad-spectrum phenolic support.*

Anti-inflammation: Due to the high concentration of anthocyanins (80 pounds produce 1 pound of the extract), the Blueberry Extract is excellent as anti-inflammatory agent. Reduces C-reactive protein (inflammatory marker), Isoprostane (marker for lipid oxidation), and NF-Kß (global inflammatory marker) for brain, heart, and DNA health.*

Our Favorite: When our president, Dr. Dohrea Bardell, went through her PhD program, for six years she took 2 capsules of the Blueberry Extract every day to keep her brain active and agile. She worked 12 hours days researching and writing. When she presented papers at conventions, she often added the Phyto Power for extra boost. The Blueberry Extract is one of her most favorite products.*