Technical / white paper
21-Mar-2013 -
This white paper provides an overview of the evidence linking blueberries to CVD protection. Pterostilbene, a phytochemical found in blueberries, reduces the endogenous synthesis of triglycerides and very low density lipoprotein, helps to regulate total cholesterol levels and decreases blood...
Technical / white paper
01-Apr-2013 -
A large body of evidence suggests that two members of the Vaccinium genus, blueberry and cranberry, may offer many health benefits because they contain high concentrations of phytochemicals. Among the phytochemicals that will be discussed in this review are flavonoids...
Technical / white paper
28-May-2012 -
Pterostilbene is a natural analog of resveratrol found in blueberries that has been shown to protect cells against oxidative stress both in vitro and in vivo. This is significant because current research points towards the accumulation of damage resulting from...
Research study
07-Feb-2011 -
Pterostilbene is a natural analog of resveratrol found in blueberries. Structurally, pterostilbene contains two methoxy groups and one hydroxyl group while resveratrol has three hydroxyl groups. The two methoxy groups cause pterostilbene to be more lipophilic than resveratrol, giving it...