Lowbush Blueberry
Blueberries are the fruit of a group of plant species belonging to the genus Vaccinium, section Cyanococcus. Blueberries contain anthocyanins that give the characteristic blue-purple color. They also contain other polyphenols and various phytochemicals. Commercial blueberries include wild (‘lowbush’) and cultivated (‘highbush’) varieties. Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are native to North American and are both smaller and have more intense color than the cultivated highbush blueberries. They also have higher anthocyanin and polyphenols content.[1,2] Most wild blueberries are harvested from native patches in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Maine. Wild blueberry supplementation has primarily been studied for supporting cognitive function and brain health.[3,4]
North American wild blueberry fruits are sourced from FutureCeuticals, a leader in growing, researching, and creating unique fruit and vegetable powders and extracts.
FutureCeuticals HiActives® North American Wild Blueberry Powder is standardized to contain no less than 1.5% Anthocyanins.
Grown in North America (USA and Canada)
Wild Blueberry Powder is GRAS, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.
Wild blueberries are safely consumed as a food and have been clinically studied in humans at a variety of doses, ranging from as low as 100 mg/day to multiple grams. In general, standardized wild blueberry extracts have been dosed in lower amounts than non-standardized extracts.
Brain function
Antioxidant defenses
Cardiometabolic health
Vision
Exercise performance
Gut Microbiota
Healthy aging and longevity
Immune System
Complementary ingredients
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