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Literally, anthocyanoside
means blue colouring substance of flowers, and although
many appear red in nature, they become blue with an increase in pH.
May be
helpful in alleviating symptoms as follows:
- Collagen disorders:
- retinal degeneration
- retinal detachment
- cataracts
- glaucoma
- periodontal disease
- osteoporosis
- poor wound healing
- wrinkling/sagging of
the skin
Musculoskeletal
disorders:
- sports injuries
- tendon injuries
- ligament injuries
- cartilage injuries
- intervertebral disc
lesions
- stiff/inflexible
joints
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
Angiological
disorders:
- poor peripheral
circulation
- bruising
- nosebleeds
- bleeding gums
- menorrhagia
- menopausal flushing
- diabetic retinopathy
- hypertensive
retinopathy
- poor memory
- stroke
- varicose veins
- phlebitis
- venous insufficiency
- restless legs
- oedema and swelling
of the legs
- calf cramps (when due
to poor circulation)
- haemorrhoids
- atherosclerosis
Cerebral
disorders:
In
which a defective blood-brain barrier is implicated, e.g.
- schizophrenia
- cerebral allergies
- autoimmune CNS
diseases
Antioxidant action:
Anthocyanosides possess
potent antioxidant and free-radical scavenging properties. However,
there are other products available which are purpose-designed for such
situations which contain many other antioxidants besides bioflavonoids,
such as Antioxidant Supreme or SuperPhyte.
Anti-inflammatory and
anti-allergic activity:
Anthocyanosides inhibit
both the formation of histamine and its release from mast cells. They
also inhibit the formation of inflammatory prostaglandins and
leukotrienes. Anthocyanosides are therefore extremely useful in the
treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory and allergic conditions,
e.g.
- gout
- psoriasis
- any -itis, such as
arthritis, prostatitis, bursitis
- hayfever
- perennial rhinitis
- asthma
- eczema
- urticaria
Vision-enhancing
effect:
- poor day vision
- poor night vision
- improved visual
acuity
- faster restoration of
visual acuity after exposure to glare
- quicker adjustment to
darkness
Vascular smooth
muscle-relaxing effect:
May have value in the
treatment of angina pectoris and high blood pressure
Anti-diabetic effect:
Some anthocyanosides
lower elevated blood sugar levels and inhibit sorbitol accumulation and
could thus help protect against diabetic cataract and the vascular and
neurological problems associated with diabetes. (Their beneficial effect
in diabetic retinopathy, however, presumably results from their
collagen-stabilizing properties.)
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This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
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