Pterostilbene - Overview

Pterostilbene - pronounced [tero-still-bean]

• Is a polyphenol that occurs naturally in blueberries
• Is a phytoalexin, acting as the blueberry’s defense system
• Has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as a “blood tonic”
• Is supported by scientific research - “The more we study Pterostilbene, the more we see its huge potential in the human health field.” Dr. Agnes Rimando, USDA – ARS
• Has the following significant advantages over resveratrol (also a phytoalexin but found in grapes):
• Much improved bio-availability 70-90% versus 20-30%)
• Much longer presence in the body (105 minutes versus 14 minutes)
• Greater oral absorption
• Greater metabolic stability