Anthocyanosides

Also known as:  Anthocyanins;  Polymeric Condensed Tannins

Anthocyanosides are a class of Polyphenols that are Glycosides of Anthocyanidins.  They consist of an Anthocyanidin “backbone†bound to either Arabinose, Galatose or Glucose.

Cardiovascular System

 Anthocyanosides may improve the strength of the Capillaries. 

 Anthocyanosides may alleviate Hemorrhoids by strengthening the Capillaries. 

 Anthocyanosides may help to prevent (renal) High Blood Pressure (by helping to prevent the Microangiopermeability that can lead to renal Hypertension).  ^[1]

 Anthocyanosides may alleviate and prevent Microangiopermeability (leaking Capillaries). 

 Anthocyanosides (115 mg of Bilberry Anthocyanosides administered orally for 180 days) may reduce the incidence of Nosebleeds caused by Microangiopermeability.  ^[2]

 Anthocyanosides may alleviate Varicose Veins (by strengthening the Capillaries). 

Digestive System

 Anthocyanosides may inhibit the growth of Bacteria - Detrimental. 

 Anthocyanosides may inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli. 

 Anthocyanosides may be an effective cure for Diarrhea.

 Anthocyanosides may accelerate the healing of and help to prevent Ulcers - Peptic - including Ulcers - Gastric (by strengthening the Blood Vessels that supply the Digestive Tract and possibly also by enhancing the defensive mechanisms of the Gastric Mucosa).  ^[3]

Eyes/Vision

 Anthocyanosides may help to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).  ^[4]