Enhance Performance With Blackcurrant

Blackcurrants are more than just a flavourful fruit to add to your smoothies; they are a powerhouse of nutrients that offer a huge range of health benefits. With their potent Vitamin C content and high levels of polyphenolics, particularly flavonols and anthocyanins, blackcurrants are celebrated for their exceptional antioxidant properties. These nutrients not only support general health, energy and immunity but also play a crucial role in enhancing sports performance and recovery.

The Benefits of Blackcurrants

Blackcurrants have a scientifically backed reputation for supporting exercise performance, particularly through their cardiovascular benefits. A meta-analysis and systematic review of nine clinical studies have shown that consuming New Zealand-grown blackcurrants for seven days (providing 105-210 mg of anthocyanins) can result in a small but significant improvement in performance. The underlying mechanisms likely include improved cardiovascular function, increased blood flow and oxygen delivery to working muscles, and enhanced lactic acid clearance, all of which are essential for optimal exercise performance.

Not all blackcurrants are created equal. New Zealand's unique growing conditions, characterized by harsh sunlight and superior soil quality, enable locally grown blackcurrants to produce higher levels of anthocyanins, one of the most potent antioxidants found in nature. This makes New Zealand blackcurrants particularly effective in delivering their health benefits.

Incorporating Blackcurrants into Your Diet

To make the most of these "purple powerhouses," we've developed two types of supplements that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine. PURE Blackcurrant Recovery is a 100% freeze-dried blackcurrant powder, carefully milled to retain its full nutritional profile. It can be easily added to smoothies, sprinkled over breakfast, dissolved in yogurt, or blended with water. For those who prefer convenience, PURE Performance + Race Ready Anthocyanins offer encapsulated blackcurrant extract, perfect for swallowing with water and ideal for travel or incorporating into your morning and evening rituals.

Here is a rundown of our blackcurrant products:

	Size	Serving size	Ingredients	Anthocyanins per serve	Prohibited substance tested
PURE Performance + Race Ready Anthocyanins	60 capsules	2 Capsules	Blackcurrant Extract 790mg, Vitamin C (294mg)	210mg	Yes
PURE Blackcurrant Recovery	200 g (33 serves)	6 g (over 30 blackcurrants)	100% Freeze dried NZ Ben Ard Blackcurrants	150mg