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Solgar Vision Guard plus

(formerly Bilberry, Ginkgo, Eyebright plus Lutein)

 

Directions for use:

As a food supplement for adults, two vegicaps daily of Solgar Vision Guard Plus, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Code

s316

Size

60 vegicaps

Price

£23.15

 

Potential applications of bilberry

  • eye disorders

  • atherosclerosis

  • general cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health

  • varicose veins

  • arthritis

  • hyperglycaemia

  • free radical damage

Eye Tonic

Bilberry extracts have been used successfully in many clinical and experimental studies for various eye dysfunctions. The active anthocyanoside (anthocyanidin) flavonoids in bilberry extracts have proven eye tonic properties, and scientific investigation points to potential benefits in preventing or treating poor vision (especially due to age-related degeneration), macular degeneration, cataracts, retinopathy and glaucoma. Studies show bilberry extract improves circulation to the eyes, and enhances oxygen and energy levels in eye tissue. Additionally, anthocyanosides stabilise collagen (a major factor in maintaining eye integrity) and act as potent antioxidants (free radicals are a major destructive element in eye degeneration).

 

Circulatory Tonic

The flavonoid rich extracts in bilberry aid circulation by increasing the integrity of the vascular system, primarily through stabilising vascular collagen, aiding vasodilation, inhibiting excessive platelet aggregation and inhibiting free radical damage.

 

Collagen Stabiliser

Anthocyanosides bind to collagen and maintain its integrity, thus supporting connective tissue structure in eyes, blood vessels, joints, skin, bone, etc.

 

Anti-inflammatory

Anthocyanosides inhibit histamine and inflammatory prostaglandins, leukotrienes and enzymes. They have additional value in that they also prevent collagen fibres from being damaged by enzymes released during inflammation, thereby protecting connective tissue.

 

Blood Sugar Lowering

Myrtillin, an anthocyanoside in bilberries, appears to possess a significant anti-hyperglycaemic effect. Research has shown it to have remarkably long lasting effects, even from a single dose.

 

Antioxidant

Anthocyanosides neutralise harmful free radicals due to their powerful antioxidant effect and may support the activity of other antioxidants, especially vitamin C.

 

Research

Gloria E and Peria A, Ann Ottamol Clin Ocul, 92, 1966, pp595-607

Stocker F, New York State J Med, 49, 1949, pp58-63

Sala D, et al, Minerva Ottamol, 21, 1979, pp283-285

Coget J and Merlen J Phlebology, 21, 1968, pp221-228

Ronziere M, et al, Biochem Pharmacol, 30, 1981, pp1171-1176

Amella M, et al, Planta Med, 51, 1985, pp16-20

Allen F, Journal of the American Medical Association, 89, 1927, p1577-1581

 

Potential applications of Ginkgo biloba:

  • Cerebrovascular disease 

  • Poor memory

  • Lack of alertness

  • Senility

  • Alzheimer's disease

  • Age related depression

  • Tinnitus (when associated with circulatory dysfunction)

  • Cold extremities

  • Oedema

  • Allergies

  • Asthma

  • Antioxidant

General Circulatory Tonic

Ginkgo exerts a general tonic effect on the vascular system helping improve circulation, to the extremities in particular. Research suggests that ginkgo is effective in cases of peripheral arterial disease where there is arterial obstruction or narrowing, causing a reduction in blood flow during exercise or at rest. The herb's capillary-dilating effect is especially prominent.

Cognitive Enhancement

This herb has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow, and therefore oxygen and glucose utilisation in the brain. As well as improving vascular function in the brain, studies have shown that GBE increases the rate at which information is transmitted at the nerve cell level, an ability that is thought to be primarily due to a positive influence on neurotransmitter function. Clinical trials confirm that ginkgo extract improves short term memory, mental alertness and overall cognitive performance.

Anti-allergic

Ginkgo inhibits platelet-activating factor (PAF) - a major chemical trigger in asthma, inflammation and allergies.

Antioxidant

The flavoglycosides exhibit powerful antioxidant capabilities, a factor which is especially valuable considering the damaging effect of free radicals on brain function.

Research

Peter H, et al, Arzneim Forsch, 16, 1966, p719

Vorberg, Clinical Trials Journal, 22, 1985, p149-157

Gebner, Arzneim Forsch 36, 1985, pp1459-1465

Hellegouarch A, et al, Gen Pharmacol, 16, 2, 1985, p129

HerbalGram, The Official Newsletter of the American Botanical Council and Research Foundation, Austin, Texas.

Kleijnen J and Knipschild P, Lancet, 340, 1992, pp1136-9

Sikora R, et al. J Urol 141, 1989, pp188A

Schubert H and Halama P. Geriatr Forsch 3, 1993, pp45-53

 

Potential applications of Eyebright

Eye strain or fatigue
Conjunctivitis
General eye irritation
Catarrhal conditions

Astringent

As an astringent, eyebright is often used for reducing excessive discharges of the eyes and sinuses.

Eye tonic

Eyebright is probably the best known of all herbal eye tonics and is reported to be supportive to the associated mucous membranes. The astringent compounds in eyebright are used to provide a tonic effect for the eyes and reduce sinus congestion, stinging, sensitivity to light, weeping eyes and catarrhal conditions.

 

Research

Salama O and Sticher O, Planta Medica, 47, 1983, p90

Weiss RF, Herbal Medicine 6th edition, Beaconsfield Publishers, England, 1960

Mowrey D, The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keat, New Canaan, Conn, 1986.

Duke JA, Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA, 1985

 

This information is not intended to replace the personal recommendations of your own qualified Healthcare Professional.

About Solgar

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Solgar employ a rigorous system of quality control to ensure that their Gold Standard for purity and potency is met at every stage. Solgar's VM75 is the no.1 multivitamin and mineral formula in America.

Herbs
For thousands of years, herbs have been used to help maintain many aspects of health and wellness. Today, research and technology are bringing herbalism into the modern age – with improved extraction, standardization, and farming methods. Clinical studies are beginning to validate herbal therapies, so even some in the medical community are starting to accept them.

Many of today’s medicines were originally derived from botanicals. Aspirin once came from the white willow tree, quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree, and digitalis from foxglove. Herbs are still the basis for Chinese medicine and are important constituents of many European natural remedies. As Hippocrates said, “Let they food by thy medicine, thy medicine be thy food”.

Some of the herbs available on this site are wild-crafted – grown in the wild – while others are meticulously cultivated on herb farms.

Solgar Vision Guard Plus

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