What is it used for?
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants [Source note 1].
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals [Source note 2].
Who does this guide cover?
Adults 18 years and older
How is it taken?
Oral
Which forms are covered?
this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.
Quantities
Methods of preparation: Dry, Powdered, Non-Standardized Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract, Decoction, Decoction concentrate, Infusion, Infusion concentrate)
Not to exceed 20 grams of dried fruit, per day [Source note 3].
Not to exceed 150 grams of fresh fruit, per day [Source note 4].
Methods of preparation: Standardized Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract, Decoction, Decoction concentrate, Infusion, Infusion concentrate)
Extracts providing up to 40 % Anthocyanins and not to exceed 195 milligrams Anthocyanins, per day and a Quantity crude equivalent of 20 grams of dried fruit or 150 grams of fresh fruit, per day [Source note 5].
How is it used?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
How long is it used?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Warnings and precautions
Products providing 5 grams or more of total dried fruit, per day; Products providing 37.5 grams or more of total fresh fruit, per day
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are taking blood thinners [Source note 6].
When should it be avoided?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Possible side effects
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Storage
Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the applicable product regulations.
Conditions for combined preparations
The active ingredients in Table 1 can be combined if the total quantity of dried fruits does not exceed 20 g or if the total quantity of fresh fruits does not exceed 150 g.
Dried and fresh fruits cannot be combined as part of this reference.
Preparation details
Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.
Ingredients and preparations
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source information / Source material(s) | Source information / Part(s) | Source information / Preparation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinium angustifolium |
| Vaccinium angustifolium | Fruit |
|
| Vaccinium corymbosum |
| Vaccinium corymbosum | Fruit |
|
| Vaccinium pallidum |
| Vaccinium pallidum | Fruit |
|
References: Proper names: USDA 2024a,b,c; Common names: USDA 2024a,b,c; Source information: USDA 2024a,b,c.
Other ingredients
Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Preparation and quality requirements
The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.
The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.
Guide change history
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Initial release
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Validation: Not yet completed. Editorial updates do not constitute clinical validation.
Sources
Source information
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- Source document version
- August 29, 2025
- Source captured
- Aug 15, 2026
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