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THE ORIGINAL BILBERRY EXTRACTMIRTOSELECTB I L B E R R Y™

E X T R A C T

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MIRTOSELECT®

is the most studiedbilberry extract in the market. The
major applications investigated so far
for MIRTOSELECT® are in the realms ofvascular health and ophthalmology (retinalhealth), but different studies suggest abroader clinical profile for anthocyaninsthat encompasses memory improvement,
cardiovascular health, metabolic healthand more.
SPECIFICATIONSMIRTOSELECT® is characterized by a very
specific HPLC profile and is standardized
to contain:≥36% anthocyanins (anthocyanosides) by HPLC
(equivalent to 25% anthocyanidins by UV)WHAT MAKES MIRTOSELECT® UNIQUE?
MIRTOSELECT® is the authentic bilberry extract
obtained from Vaccinium myrtillus L. berries:
authentic bilberry has a very specific“fingerprint” identified through HPLC
analysis1,6
it contains ≥36% anthocyanins, plus
the full range of the non-anthocyanin
components, critical for its the efficacy1,6

DPR0167 - 06/2011*07/2019

WHAT IS MIRTOSELECT®?

MIRTOSELECT® is the only bilberry extract ,void of any known side effect, whose properties
have been clinically and pharmacologicallydemonstrated.
The studies have shown:
improvement of contrast sensitivity inretinal health2

supplement formulations.
Recommended dose: 160-320 mg/day
TRADEMARKS

associated with accommodation in school
children3
to support healthy blood sugar levels4,5
to improve tear secretion in dry eye7
to support eye health in retinal challenges8

MIRTOSELECT® is a trademark of Indena

more than 50 positive studies, including at

S.p.A. and its logo and usage guidelines areleast 25 controlled or double-blind studies,available from Indena.

have validated the efficacy in vascular
health of Indena’s bilberry extract

References
1Gizzi C. et al., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016 Jun;20(11):2418-24
2Kim E.S., J. Korean Ophthal. Soc. 49 (10),1629-1633 2008.
3Kajimoto S., J. New Rem. Clin. 2000, 49, 72-79.
4Campbell, F. M., et al., Obesity facts 2012, 5 (s1) p198.
5Hoggard N. et al., A Journal of Nutritional Science, 2013 vol. 2, e226Motohashi N. Occurrences, Structure, Biosynthesis and Health
Benefits based on their evidences of medicinal phytochemicals invegetables and fruits - Volume 5 - 20167Riva A., Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 21:2518-25
8Mazzolani F. et al., Minerva Oftalmol 2017 June;59(2)_38-41

MIRTOSELECT® IS MANUFACTURED USINGONLY FROZEN Vaccinium myrtillus L.
BERRIES AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS
THE GOLDEN STANDARD FOR BILBERRYEXTRACTS

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powder and may be utilized in a variety ofattenuation of free radical damage,MIRTOSELECT® is a dark red-violet® TM

RECOMMENDED USE AND DOSE