Benefits
Concentrated Anthocyanin Delivery
CyaniMax delivers high levels of cyanidin-3-glucoside — the most abundant and most-studied anthocyanin in many fruits including blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries.
Antioxidant Defense
C3G is potent antioxidant; cellular protection against oxidative damage.
Vision and Eye Health
Anthocyanins support retinal function and visual health; relevant to night vision and visual stress.
Vascular and Capillary Support
Improves capillary integrity and microcirculation.
Sports Recovery
Some evidence for anthocyanins reducing exercise-induced oxidative stress and supporting recovery.
Metabolic Health (Emerging)
Some evidence for C3G supporting glucose metabolism and lipid markers.
Mechanism of action
Cyanidin-3-Glucoside Activity
C3G is the most-studied anthocyanin individual molecule; potent antioxidant; partially crosses blood-retina barrier; modulates multiple cellular pathways.
Concentrated Single-Anthocyanin Approach
vs. mixed anthocyanin extracts (bilberry has 15+ anthocyanins), CyaniMax focuses on C3G specifically; allows higher delivery of single most-active compound.
Anti-Inflammatory NF-kB
Inhibits NF-kB; reduces inflammatory markers.
Eye Health Effects
Anthocyanins support retinal regeneration of rhodopsin (vision pigment); relevant to night vision.
Clinical trials
Multiple studies of C3G on antioxidant, vascular, and metabolic markers.
Various populations.
Documented C3G bioactivity supporting CyaniMax applications.
BGG clinical evaluation of CyaniMax.
Adults across applications.
Antioxidant and visual health benefits.
About this ingredient
CYANIMAX® is a STANDARDIZED CYANIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE (C3G) extract developed by BGG. CYANIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE BACKGROUND: most abundant anthocyanin in many fruits including BLACKCURRANTS, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES, mulberries, elderberries; gives these fruits dark purple-black color; among most-studied anthocyanin individual molecules.
KEY DISTINCTIONS: (1) C3G-focused standardization; (2) Concentrated single-anthocyanin approach; (3) BGG quality.
EVIDENCE-BASED USES: (1) Concentrated anthocyanin delivery; (2) Antioxidant defense; (3) Vision and eye health; (4) Vascular and capillary support; (5) Sports recovery; (6) Metabolic health (emerging).
CRITICAL CAUTIONS: (1) DOSE — per BGG specification; (2) PREGNANCY — anthocyanin food safe; concentrated supplementation limited data; (3) ANTICOAGULANTS — modest interactions; (4) CYANIMAX vs MIXED ANTHOCYANIN EXTRACTS — focused single anthocyanin vs comprehensive mix; both approaches valid; (5) C3G IN FOODS — blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries provide C3G dietarily; concentrated supplementation provides higher reliable doses; (6) FOR EYE HEALTH — C3G complementary to lutein/zeaxanthin (different mechanisms); (7) BRAND VERIFICATION — CyaniMax® is BGG trademark.