Optiberry® - Berries Supplement With Antioxidant Properties

Our Optiberry® supplement is a specific, proprietary blend of berry extracts and concentrates. Optiberry® berries supplement is derived from the following berries:

• Bilberry.
• Blueberry.
• Cranberry.
• Elderberry.
• Strawberry.
• Raspberry.

This proprietary berry supplement is formulated and standardized to provide biologically active levels of the anthocyanins malvidin, cyanidin, delphinidin and petunidin. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give berries their color and that provide them with natural protection from oxidation.

Optiberry® is the result of extensive scientific research that has methodically evaluated all the key functional parameters — antioxidant activity, bioavailability, cytotoxicity, etc. — of numerous berry extracts in order to determine the optimal berry extract formulation. This unique Optiberry® supplement formula is designed to provide antioxidant support for your personal wellness plan.

What are the benefits of taking a berry extract?

Several berry extract benefits have been scientifically researched. From the benefits of bilberry fruit extract to the five other berries in Optiberry®, below are the most commonly studied berries benefits:

• In both vitro studies and animal studies, berry supplements have been researched for their high antioxidant potency, based on the standard Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) test.
• Berries have also been studied for their support for overall brain and cognitive health.
• Studies also show there may be a connection between anthocyanins — the pigments that give berries their bright, beautiful colors and protect them from oxidation — and eye health.
• Anthocyanins have been linked to cardiovascular health, specifically for their potential protective effects on the capillaries (anthocyanins may prevent auto-oxidation and lipid peroxidation in biological systems and improve the flexibility of arterial walls).
• In vitro studies suggest anthocyanins may support healthy skin.
• Anthocyanins, specifically cyanidin, may help to prevent premature aging. Anthocyanins with high antioxidant activity, such as those that are found in berries, are considered some of the most effective agents at reducing cellular susceptibility to oxidative stress.
• Studies suggest cranberries may offer protection against urinary tract infections.
• Studies have found berries may also helpprotect against angiogenesis (excessive blood vessel growth, which can lead to varicose veins).

Like Optiberry®, the antioxidant concentrate AntiOxidant Synergy may also be of interest. This cocktail of antioxidants contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea, curcumin from Curcuma, proanthocyanidins from maritime pine bark extract, xanthones from mangosteen extract and polyphenols from grape seed extract.

Optiberry side effects

While the potential Optiberry® benefits are certainly compelling, it's still important to know how a berry supplement may affect you personally. Before you begin taking our Optiberry® supplement, we recommend speaking with your healthcare professional.

Your physician will want to compare our berry antioxidant supplement with the list of medications and other supplements you are taking to ensure there will be no interaction. Additionally, you don't want to take a berries supplement if you are suffering from certain health conditions.

More studies are required to determine how the extraction of anthocyanins from blueberries or any other berry will affect pregnant and nursing mothers. Until more information about the anthocyanin pigment extraction process is discovered it's wise to avoid supplementation while pregnant or nursing.

Despite the various benefits of cranberry extract supplements, if you experience any side effects stop taking Optiberry® capsules and immediately seek guidance from your primary care provider. Do not resume your Optiberry® supplementation until your healthcare provider has approved you to take it.

How to take Optiberry®

While you may want more of the berries' antioxidants benefits, it's never wise to exceed the recommended serving size recommended by your physician. Follow all guidance given to you by your healthcare provider and discuss any health changes with them immediately.

We recommend most people take one vegetarian capsule, twice a day. Each capsule contains 30 mg of Optiberry®, providing you with a 60 mg daily serving if you take two per day.

When taken with meals, there is less of a chance of digestive reactions. By taking two capsules a day, this bottle should last sixty days, providing a two-month supply of berry extract supplement.

OptiBerry® is an extract of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), wild bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis), cranberry (Vaccinium microcarpon), elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The only other ingredients in our capsules are acacia gum and rice flour.

This natural berries supplement is intended for healthy adults looking to boost their well-being. To maintain potency, store Optiberry® supplements in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.

If your berry extract supplements go unused and aren't consumed by the "best by" expiration date, you need to dispose of them properly. Our Optiberry® supplement could have reduced effectiveness if used after this date, so purchasing a new bottle is the best option.

For best results, we always recommend pairing this berry extract supplement with a healthy diet and moderate exercise. If you want optimal health, you will need to ensure every area of your lifestyle aligns with your goals while adding a berry extract supplement to further enhance those efforts.

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