Source: Life Extension Foundation Ingredients: See Below Sale Price: $23.50 + Free Shipping Take advantage of FREE air shipping in the USA! Read More . . . Data supporting the neuronal-protective benefits of blueberry keeps getting stronger.6-8 Over the past year, many members have used a formula that supplies potent doses of pomegranate and blueberry extracts in one capsule a day. This new formula provides 50 mg of cocoa polyphenols so that users of the product can easily obtain all three nutrients. Life Extension introduced blueberry extract due to findings suggesting the fruit naturally confers health-protective benefits. Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress and inflammation, blueberries may help to preserve youthful cognitive function and help protect against disabling neurodegenerative problems. Reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory damage in blood vessels is a well-documented way to lower the risk of heart problems. Mounting evidence suggests that compounds in pomegranate known as punicalagins are cardioprotective by virtue of their powerful antioxidant and fluid regulating effects. Cocoa's polyphenols further contribute to oxidative protection in the vascular system while providing enhanced antioxidant benefits.1-5 Blueberries contain anthocyanins and phenolics that act as antioxidants. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Using a test called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), researchers have shown that a serving of fresh blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables. Pomegranate fruits contain polyphenols, tannins and anthocyanins - all are beneficial antioxidants. Interestingly, pomegranate juice contains high levels of antioxidants - higher than most other fruit juices, red wine or green tea. Chocolate is full of a wide range of antioxidant compounds called polyphenols, including the procyanidins epicatechin and catechin. Cocoa polyphenols seem to be unique due to their high availability and extreme effectiveness in neutralizing free radical activity. In fact, research has shown that cocoa contains more antioxidant polyphenols than any other food. The combination of blueberry and pomegranate is a food-based approach to the reduction of oxidative stress that contributes to the aging brain and cardiovascular system. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 vegetarian capsule Servings Per Container: 60 Amount Per Serving Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) powder extract (whole fruit) [std. to 1.5% Anthocyanins (5.25 mg)] - 350mg VitaBlue® Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) 150:1 extract (fruit) [std. to 1000 ppm Pterostilbene (0.1 mg), and 1% Anthocyanins (1 mg)] - 100mg VitaBlue® Wild Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) 130:1 extract (fruit) [std. to 40% Total Phenolics by UV (20 mg), and 12.5% Anthocyanins (6.25 mg)] - 50mg Pomella® Pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract (fruit) [standardized to 30% Punicalagins (60 mg)] - 200mg CocoaGold™ Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) extract (bean) [standardized to 45% polyphenols (50 mg)] - 112mg Other ingredients: silica, magnesium stearate, vegetable cellulose. Contains tree nuts (cocoa beans). Contains corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, wheat, yeast, gluten, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. Pomella® is a registered trademark of Geni Herbs. VitaBlue® 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: Consult with your physician before using this product if you are taking anti-seizure, anti-depressant or psychiatric medications, or certain types of blood pressure (e.g. calcium channel blockers) medications. References 1. Baba S et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;85(3):709-17. 2. Hypertension. 2005 Aug;46(2):398-405. 3. Heart. 2006 Jan;92(1):119-20. 4. Free Radic Biol Med. 2004; 37: 1351–1359. 5. Sies H et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jan;81(1 Suppl):304S-312S. 6. J Alzheimers Dis. 2006 Mar;9(1):35-42. 7. Neurobiol Aging. 2006 Feb;27(2):344-50. 8. Nutr Neurosci. 2002 Dec;5(6):427-31. How to Order To order online, click on the "Order" box below. 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