Unique bilberry extract combination for enhanced leg vein health, fluid balance, retinal protection, and cardiovascular function *AnthoMax contains Catocyanic Complex®, a highly active fermented fraction of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) fruit. A novel fermentation process forms and concentrates the aglycons cyanidin, delphinidine, petunidine, peonidine and malvidine while preserving their highly nutritive and active properties. Furthermore, the resulting aglycon polymers (polymers with the sugar molecule removed) demonstrate enhanced stability, bioavailability and vascular permeability protection. Only recently made available in the U.S., Catocyanic Complex has been utilized in France and Germany as a key source of phenolic compounds used primarily for supporting venous tone, the appearance of leg veins, healthy fluid balance and retinal health. These effects are associated with the ability of Catocyanic Complex to maintain the integrity of collagen and blood vessel walls, moderate elastase enzyme activity, support healthy capillary permeability and resistance and promote circulation, including capillary, venular, and lymphatic flow. In addition, Catocyanic Complex promotes the synthesis of rhodopson, a compound that promotes light perception and healthy night vision. In fact, it is the original extract used in the Royal Air Force pilot study. Studies indicate the potential for this complex to maintain retina blood vessel integrity, microcirculation, and overall retina health. Preliminary clinical studies also suggest that Catocyanic Complex supports healthy light refraction, helping to maintain overall ocular function. Furthermore, a recent study performed on Catocyanic Complex indicated antioxidant protection of lipoproteins, suggesting a main mechanism for its cardioprotective properties. AnthoMax also contains Antho 50®, a purified, enhanced potency bilberry extract concentrated to deliver 50% anthocyanosides. Additional compounds of interest that have been identified in this extract include quercetin, quercetin 3 glucuronide, myricetin and chlorogenic acid. These antioxidant molecules have also been indicated in a number of studies to be supportive of cardiovascular function and lipoprotein antioxidant protection; vascular integrity and leg vein health; visual acuity and retina protection; and cellular health. In addition, potential support for healthy joint function has been indicated. In one study, efficient absorption of Antho 50® was observed, demonstrating enhanced bioavailability. AnthoMax is a power packed combination of a unique fermented bilberry extract standardized to contain 18% aglycon anthocyanidins (anthocyans) and a concentrated 50% anthocyanoside bilberry extract, providing enhanced antioxidant protection for eye, vascular, circulatory and cellular health. REFERENCE: Cohen, Boulakia et al. In vivo sequential study of skeletal muscle capillary permeability in diabetic rats: effecti of anthocyanosides. Metabolism July 2000; 49. Antho 50® and Catocyanic complex® are registered trademarks of Mediolanum Pharmaceuticals Limited. each vegetable capsule contains: bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract (fruit) 100 mg. (standardized to contain 18% anthocyans) bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract (fruit) 50 mg. (standardized to contain 50% anthocyanosides) vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) 2 mg. (hypo-allergenic plant fiber added to complete capsule volume requirement) 1–3 capsules per day, in divided doses, between meals.