FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION  (OPTIVIN™)

1. What are Anthocyanins?

Anthocyanins are natural substances that provide pigmentation (colour) to fruits and vegetables, in particular berries, and serve as a powerful natural antioxidant. A growing body of scientific evidence has shown that anthocyanin rich berries possess numerous potential health benefits and protective effects.

2. What is OPTIVIN™ ?

OPTIVIN™ is a multiple-berry extract formulated and tested for optimum safety, bioavailability, antioxidant and anti-angiogenic (the ability to reduce unwanted growth of blood vessels, which may lead to varicose veins and tumor formation) activity.

There is such a biological diversity between fruits and vegetables and between humans as well that 20 individuals eating the same substance will each have a slightly different reaction to the substance. For one person, eating strawberries may boost their anti-oxidant levels for four hours; for another, its effect might last only 20 minutes.

Obtaining a mixture of anthocyanin nutrients as separate dietary supplements can also get costly and cumbersome. By combining some of the most well researched berries into a highly potent formulation, OPTIVIN™provides a broader spectrum of antioxidants than any other individual berry extract.

3. Why do I need OPTIVIN™ ?

Over the last several decades, scientists have discovered that the body's formation of unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals is unavoidable--every cell produces tens of thousands of them each day. When you have too few antioxidants to counteract your free radicals, significant damage can occur, leading to a variety of chronic degenerative diseases, ranging from stroke and fibromyalgia, to sinusitis, arthritis, vision problems, and even Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. A poor diet, cigarette smoking, environmental pollutants, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun also increase the free-radical load, creating a situation known as "oxidative stress."

Luckily, the body does have a defense system against these rogue "oxidant" compounds: antioxidants. Found in numerous fruits and vegetables, and even produced naturally by the human body, antioxidants literally "mop up" free radicals. As you age you either have more free radicals or fewer antioxidants, or a combination of these. So you need antioxidants to quench these free radicals. Antioxidants appear to make cell membranes more fluid, which, among other things, eases the flow of nutrients into and out of cells.

4. Is OPTIVIN™ a proven formula and how does OPTIVIN™ work?

Yes, OPTIVIN™ is developed under well-designed research and is proven to possess anti-angiogenic properties. It is backed by extensive scientific research for optimum safety and efficacy that has been published in peer reviewed scientific journals*.

OPTIVIN™ donates hydrogen to free radicals and stop their damaging effects to the tissues. Because of its unique properties, anthocyanins serve various functions such as: helping to maintain DNA integrity, serving as anti-inflammatory and antimutagenic agents, and providing cardioprotection by maintaining vascular permeability.

5. Is OPTIVIN™ safe?

Numerous tests and human trials have proven the safety of anthocyanins. Toxicology tests showed no side effects even at levels many times that of the recommended adult daily intake. Therefore, OPTIVIN™ is considered to be without significant toxicity at dosage levels representing several times the intended human dosage level.

6. Is OPTIVIN™ safe for pregnant women?

Yes. OPTIVIN™ is safe for pregnant women. OPTIVIN™ contains anthocyanins extracted from natural berries and it is free from pesticides or insecticides residues. It is a super antioxidant which can help to scavenge the free radicals in the body and boost up the immune system. In addition, OPTIVIN™ can help to support the blood sugar and maintain urinary tract health in women.

7. How is OPTIVIN™ different?

OPTIVIN™ is the result of extensive scientific research, which evaluated key functional parameters, including ORAC (antioxidant activity), VEGF (anti-angiogenic activity), bioavailability and safety of numerous individual berry extracts. Based on these findings, more than 20 combinations of individual berry extracts were formulated and evaluated to determine the safest and most efficacious combination. Of the combinations tested, one stood out above all others, OPTIVIN™, a proprietary blend of multiple berry extracts, which demonstrated superior safety, bioavailability, antioxidant and anti-angiogenic activity.

8. How does OPTIVIN™ compare with other flavonoids?

The positively charged oxygen atom in an anthocyanin molecule makes it a more potent hydrogen-donating antioxidant compared to oligomeric proanthocyanidins (Grape Seed Extract) and other flavonoids. Because of the novel structure of anthocyanin molecule, it can simultaneously neutralize several free radicals, while each molecule of better-known antioxidants like vitamins C and E can handle only one at a time. Anthocyanin's unique chemical structure also makes it several times more potent than vitamin C. Several data by different researchers also confirm that an anthocyanin molecule is 20 times more powerful than vitamin E.

9. Will OPTIVIN™ interact with other medications?

OPTIVIN™ is extremely safe and virtually free from side effects. It is safe to use during pregnancy and when breast-feeding. It won't interfere with any medications you take. OPTIVIN™ chewable tablets contain dextrose (derived from corn) commonly called glucose. Thus, diabetic patients are advised to go with capsule.

10. How much OPTIVIN™ should I take?

The recommended adult daily intake is 2 tablets, 1 tablet or capsule in the morning and one in the evening with meals. The recommended children daily intake is 1 tablet or capsule.