| Berry aficionados are already aware that berries | | | | - Elderberries have anti-viral properties |
| that are dark red, blue and purple taste great. But | | | | - Pomegranates are technically considered to be a |
| what most of these people don't know is that | | | | many-seeded berry. They have strong antioxidant |
| these berries have a unique nutritional profile and | | | | and anti-inflammatory properties that support |
| contain a range of flavonoids that are known to | | | | heart health and may inhibit the growth of certain |
| benefit one's health in numerous ways. | | | | types of cancer. |
| Typically, berries contain high amounts of Vitamin | | | | - Flavonoids, in particular anthocyanins, work in the |
| C, along with other vitamins and minerals such as | | | | body to relieve oxidative stress in different |
| calcium and potassium, including a good | | | | organs of the body. According to the Journal of |
| percentage of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. | | | | Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2008), there is |
| Because berries are high in nutrition and low in | | | | overwhelming evidence to suggest the |
| caloric value with no fat, they are highly popular | | | | antioxidants in berry extracts may be able to |
| among consumers not only as fruit juices, but as | | | | protect against certain types of cancers. Among |
| functional foods as well. Moreover, due to their | | | | berries, the maqui berry is touted to have the |
| high antioxidant potency, berries are used in | | | | highest antioxidant value. |
| manufacturing a variety of nutritional supplements. | | | | Manufacturing Quality Berry Supplements |
| Popular Berries and Supportive Research | | | | Berry supplements offer consumers a clinically |
| While some berries are popular because of their | | | | high dose of antioxidants and phytochemicals, an |
| exotic history, savvier consumers look for | | | | intake which is supported by research and cannot |
| products whose ingredients are backed by | | | | be achieved through diet alone. In addition, berry |
| credible research and will meet their specific health | | | | supplements do not contain fructose, found in |
| needs. Below is a list of popular berries that you | | | | fresh juices, and therefore contain little to no |
| may want to consider using in your products | | | | calories. |
| depending on the health needs of your customers: | | | | Berries can be manufactured as stand-alone |
| - The anthocyanins in blueberries are known to | | | | supplements containing a clinically healthy dose of |
| have a positive effect on neuronal and brain | | | | one particular berry or, a combination of multiple |
| functions, specifically memory. They also help | | | | berries can be mixed to provide consumers with |
| regulate healthy glucose levels. Some tests in | | | | an assorted spectrum of health-touting benefits |
| animals have shown blueberries to have | | | | along with a high ORAC value. Formulators, |
| anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties. | | | | however, must ensure that active ingredients, |
| - Grapes, considered to be berries, are beneficial | | | | when mixed together will not be adulterated or |
| for protecting cardiovascular health, regulating | | | | changed during the manufacturing process. |
| normal blood pressure and help in the | | | | Tablets, capsules and ready to mix powders are |
| management of normal glycemic levels. | | | | the more popular delivery forms for berry |
| - Chokeberries also help regulate normal glycemic | | | | supplements amongst consumers. |
| levels and insulin control. They also support | | | | Use a GMP-Certified Berry Supplement |
| digestive health. | | | | Manufacturer |
| - Acai berries are rich in antioxidants. Not much | | | | Considering the wide variety of berry options and |
| research has been done on these berries but | | | | the diverse health benefits they potentially |
| because of its high antioxidant strength, it is | | | | provide, there are a number of berry |
| known to be a good anti-aging agent, possibly | | | | supplements that you can manufacture that can |
| alleviating oxidative stress caused by fat in the | | | | help meet the specific health needs of your |
| diet. | | | | customers. Once you know what type of berry |
| - Sufficient data from several research studies | | | | product you would like to manufacture, the next |
| show that goji berries possess anti-aging | | | | step is finding the right company to manufacture |
| properties and they help prevent neuronal loss in | | | | it for you. |
| neurodegenerative disease. | | | | Partnering with a reputable, GMP certified |
| - Bilberry is known to support eye health, | | | | manufacturer like Nutricap Labs will ensure that |
| especially against age-related macular eye disease. | | | | the products you sell to your customers are of |
| - Anthocyanins and anti-cancer phytochemicals | | | | the highest quality and will meet their health needs. |
| have been found in raspberries. | | | | You may request a free quote or contact one of |
| - Cranberries have anti-viral and anti-bacterial | | | | their product advisors to learn more about their |
| properties that promote urinary health (especially | | | | berry supplement manufacturing services. |
| in women) and the prevention of dental plaque. | | | | |