THE SHIELD AGAINST VISCERAL FAT
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Vazguard®
Bergamot Phytosome™
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Overview
We’ve set the absolute advantage
Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau, the scientific name of Bergamot, has been endemic in the Mediterranean area for several centuries and currently its production is limited to the Calabria region (Southern Italy).
Vazguard® is a standardized extract from Bergamot in Phytosome formulation. Its BFC - Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction - has shown to support health in case of challenges related to metabolic syndrome - sustained by inner abdominal fat - like high blood sugar, fatty liver, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, commonly associated to lack of physical activity, overweight, unhealthy diet and irregular life-style.
Vazguard® into action
Vazguard® is effective thanks to the power of its unique mix of polyphenols and, in particular, thanks to a high concentration of flavonoids, found in bergamot juice, albedo and flavedo.
Specifically, Vazguard® is extremely good in supporting healthy blood levels through the optimization of total cholesterol, cLDL, cHDL, triglycerides, and glucose levels. With only 500 mg twice a day, equivalent to a full glass of Bergamot juice.
Furthermore, Vazguard® is the only bergamot ingredient with a scientific demonstration of activity on gut microflora.
Find out how Vazguard®
is one step beyond
Vazguard® effectiveness relies in the raw material origin and in the fine extraction process.
In the production of Vazguard®, only Bergamot from a very small and specific part of the southern Italian region Calabria is used and its phytochemical composition is extensively characterized to make Vazguard® retain the same, unique phytochemical profile of the natural bergamot juice. Plus, one of its components - bergamjuicin - has been discovered and isolated by Indena3.
And, there’s more: the uniqueness of Vazguard® deeply lies in its Phytosome strategy, a delivery system that optimizes the biological absorption of polyphenols, which are normally poorly soluble in both water and organic solvents5.
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Vazguard®
The shield against visceral fat
Have you ever heard about a type of fat called visceral or intra-abdominal fat? It can be dangerous for your health and no specific medication can keep it at bay. Find out all the beneficial properties of Vazguard®, the natural ingredient derived from Citrus bergamia.
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Peer-reviewed science on Vazguard®
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1- Formisano C. et al,J. Agric. Food Chem. 2019, 67, 3159−3167;
2- Di Donna L et al J Nat Prod 72:1352–1354 5 (2009)
3- Mollace V. et al.,Endocrine Metabolic& Immune Disorders – Drug Targets 2019, 19, 136-143;
4- Rondanelli M. et al., Phytotherapy Res. 2020, in press;
5- Ramaschi G.,et al, J. Agric. Food Chem. 2019, 67, 3159−3167
6- Riva A. et al., J Appl.Microb Res. 2020, 3 (2), 45-51.
VAZGUARD® at a glance
Why choose Vazguard®?
01.
Is based on a natural and food-grade delivery system Phytosome® to optimize the biological absorption of polyphenols, which are normally characterized by poor solubility in both water and organic solvents.
02.
Is derived from Citrus bergamia, exclusively sourced from a specific part of Southern Italy to guarantee the ingredient quality.
03.
Retains the same, unique phytochemical profile as natural bergamot juice: its standardization in guaiacyl bioflavonoids, is unique to Italian bergamot that outperforms all others Citrus flavonoids as antioxidants.
04.
Is extremely effective in supporting health in case of challenges related to metabolic syndrome - sustained by inner abdominal fat - like high blood sugar, fatty liver, abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, commonly associated to lack of physical activity, overweight, unhealthy diet and irregular life-style.
05.
Is a multi-target ingredientIts, and benefits can be measured in only 30 days.
06.
Is the only bergamot ingredient with a scientific demonstration of activity on gut microflora.
07.
Is made in Italy through a highly controlled and sustainable supply chain.
08.
Is supported by a solid technical documentation package. Indena’s customer support is available to customers for any detail on product quality, safety, activity and human study information.
Technical Data
Common Name
Bergamot phoshpolipids
Botanical Origin
Citrus bergamia Risso & Poit.
Type
Extract
Plant source
Fruit juice
Health benefit
Abdominal fat shield, Cardiovascular Health, Healthy blood triglyceride levels, Healthy glucose metabolism, Triglycerides control
Patent & Trademark
Vazguard is patent pending - International patent application WO2018/104131.
Vazguard is a trademark of Indena S.p.A. The use of Indena’s trademarks is subject to Indena’s authorization and to the acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in the Trademark Usage Guidelines downloadable HERE.
Specifications
Standardized to contain 14-18% of total bergamot flavanones
Recommended dose and use
500 mg twice a day. Vazguard® is a light-yellow powder for use in nutritional supplement formulations.
Assay
>14% <18% of total flavanols by LC
Broad category
Healthy Blood Levels
These statements may not comply with your country’s laws and regulations or with Reg. EC n. 1924/2006 and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Marketers of finished products containing this ingredient are responsible for ensuring compliance with the applicable legal framework.
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