THE ORIGINAL BILBERRY EXTRACT
HEALTH - FOOD
MIRTOSELECT
®
B I L B E R R Y E X T R A C T
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WHAT IS MIRTOSELECT®? WHAT MAKES MIRTOSELECT® UNIQUE?
MIRTOSELECT ®
is the most studied
bilberry extract in the market. The
MIRTOSELECT® is the authentic bilberry extract
major applications investigated so far obtained from Vaccinium myrtillus L. berries:
for MIRTOSELECT® are in the realms of authentic bilberry has a very specific
vascular health and ophthalmology (retinal “fingerprint” identified through HPLC
health), but different studies suggest a analysis1,6
DPR0167 - 06/2011*07/2019
broader clinical profile for anthocyanins it contains ≥36% anthocyanins, plus
that encompasses memory improvement, the full range of the non-anthocyanin
cardiovascular health, metabolic health
components, critical for its the efficacy1,6
and more.
MIRTOSELECT® is the only bilberry extract ,
SPECIFICATIONS void of any known side effect, whose properties
MIRTOSELECT® is characterized by a very
have been clinically and pharmacologically
specific HPLC profile and is standardized
demonstrated.
to contain:
The studies have shown:
≥36% anthocyanins (anthocyanosides) by HPLC
(equivalent to 25% anthocyanidins by UV) improvement of contrast sensitivity in
retinal health2
RECOMMENDED USE AND DOSE attenuation of free radical damage
MIRTOSELECT® is a dark red-violet
associated with accommodation in school
powder and may be utilized in a variety of
children3
supplement formulations.
Recommended dose: 160-320 mg/day
to support healthy blood sugar levels4,5
to improve tear secretion in dry eye7
TRADEMARKS to support eye health in retinal challenges8
trademarks of Indena S.p.A. ©2019, Indena S.p.A.
MIRTOSELECT® is a trademark of Indena more than 50 positive studies, including at
S.p.A. and its logo and usage guidelines are least 25 controlled or double-blind studies,
available from Indena.
have validated the efficacy in vascular
health of Indena’s bilberry extract
References
1
Gizzi C. et al., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016 Jun;20(11):2418-24 MIRTOSELECT® IS MANUFACTURED USING
2
Kim E.S., J. Korean Ophthal. Soc. 49 (10),1629-1633 2008.
3
Kajimoto S., J. New Rem. Clin. 2000, 49, 72-79. ONLY FROZEN Vaccinium myrtillus L.
4
Campbell, F. M., et al., Obesity facts 2012, 5 (s1) p198.
5
Hoggard N. et al., A Journal of Nutritional Science, 2013 vol. 2, e22 BERRIES AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS
6
Motohashi N. Occurrences, Structure, Biosynthesis and Health
Benefits based on their evidences of medicinal phytochemicals in THE GOLDEN STANDARD FOR BILBERRY
® TM
vegetables and fruits - Volume 5 - 2016
,
7
Riva A., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 21:2518-25
EXTRACTS
8
Mazzolani F. et al., Minerva Oftalmol 2017 June;59(2)_38-41
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