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Antioxidant

AuroraBlue® (Wild Alaskan Blueberry Complex)

Vaccinium
Evidence Level
Preliminary
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
1/5 Evidence Score

AuroraBlue® is a whole-berry complex of wild Alaskan blueberries and bilberries (several Vaccinium species) from Denali BioTechnologies. Grown in the harsh Alaskan climate, the berries develop exceptionally high antioxidant levels, and the ingredient is positioned for antioxidant support. Human clinical evidence is still limited.

Studied Dose Commonly a few hundred milligrams of the berry complex per day.
Active Compound Whole-berry complex of several wild Alaskan Vaccinium species rich in anthocyanin antioxidants.

Benefits

Antioxidant support

Wild Alaskan blueberries are extremely high in anthocyanins and show very high antioxidant (ORAC) capacity in laboratory testing, the basis for the antioxidant positioning.

Whole-berry nutrition

The complex preserves the full spectrum of berry flavonoids by drying the whole berries.

Cellular protection

The anthocyanins help protect cells from oxidative stress, though human outcome studies are limited.

Mechanism of action

1

Anthocyanin antioxidants

The deep blue-purple anthocyanins of the berries scavenge free radicals and support the body's antioxidant defenses.

2

Polyphenol diversity

Using several wild Vaccinium species provides a broad mix of berry polyphenols.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses.
Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported.
Discontinue if any unusual reaction occurs.

Important Drug interactions

No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient.
Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication.
Use caution if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a health condition.

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Frequently asked questions about AuroraBlue® (Wild Alaskan Blueberry Complex)

What is AuroraBlue?

AuroraBlue® is a whole-berry complex of wild Alaskan blueberries and bilberries (several Vaccinium species) from Denali BioTechnologies. Grown in the harsh Alaskan climate, the berries develop exceptionally high antioxidant levels, and the ingredient is positioned for antioxidant support.

What is AuroraBlue used for?

AuroraBlue is researched primarily for Antioxidant. Wild Alaskan blueberries are extremely high in anthocyanins and show very high antioxidant (ORAC) capacity in laboratory testing, the basis for the antioxidant positioning.

What is the recommended dosage of AuroraBlue?

The clinically studied dose is Commonly a few hundred milligrams of the berry complex per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is AuroraBlue safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, AuroraBlue is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. AuroraBlue is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does AuroraBlue interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient. Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for AuroraBlue?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for AuroraBlue as Preliminary (1 out of 5). It is backed by 3 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(3 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Wood E, Hein S, Mesnage R, Fernandes F, Abhayaratne N, Xu Y, Zhang Z, Bell L, Williams C, Rodriguez-Mateos A Wild blueberry (poly)phenols can improve vascular function and cognitive performance in healthy older individuals: a double-blind randomized controlled trial The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2023;117(6):1306-1319. doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.03.017.PubMedUsed to support: Human double-blind RCT showing wild blueberry polyphenols improve vascular function and cognitive performance in healthy older adults; directly supports AuroraBlue's antioxidant and cellular protection benefit claims (component literature — wild Vaccinium species)
  2. Soveid N, Barkhidarian B, Moradi S, Gholami F, Rasaei N, Himmerich H, Mirzaei K The Potential Effect of Blueberry on Cognitive Health and Mood State based on Human Intervention Studies: Systematic Review and Mini Meta-Analysis CNS & Neurological Disorders Drug Targets. 2023;22(7):1090-1101. doi:10.2174/1871527321666220608085852.PubMedUsed to support: Systematic review and meta-analysis of human intervention studies finding beneficial effects of blueberry on cognitive health and mood; supports antioxidant and cellular protection benefits (component literature — Vaccinium species)
  3. Kuntz S, Kunz C, Herrmann J, Borsch CH, Abel G, Fröhling B, Dietrich H, Rudloff S Anthocyanins from fruit juices improve the antioxidant status of healthy young female volunteers without affecting anti-inflammatory parameters: results from the randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over ANTHONIA study The British Journal of Nutrition. 2014;112(6):925-936. doi:10.1017/S0007114514001482.PubMedUsed to support: Human randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial showing anthocyanins from berry juices (including bilberry/Vaccinium) improve antioxidant status in healthy volunteers; supports AuroraBlue's antioxidant support claim (component literature — anthocyanin-rich Vaccinium species)