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Nature's Way, Bilberry, 160 mg , 60 Vegan Capsules

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Bilberry Extract, 30 Capsules, 430mg, From Flora

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Natural Factors, Bilberry, 40 mg, 60 Capsules

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Now Foods Bilberry Complex, 100 Capsules, 80mg, From NOW

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Bilberry Standardized, 90 Capsules, 80mg, From Nature's Way

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Strix Bilberry Extract, 60 Tablets, From Scandinavian Formulas

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Bilberry Extract 42 Mg., 120 Capsules, From Solaray

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Solaray, Bilberry & Lutein, One Daily, 30 Easy-To-Swallow Capsules

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Bilberry Extra Strength, 160 mg Each, 50 Capsules, From Yerba Prima

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Bilberry Eye Formula, 100 Vegicaps, Christopher's Original Formulas

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Bilberry Extract, 50 mg, 120 Tablets, From Source Naturals

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Bilberry Extract 60 Mg., 120 Capsules, From Solaray

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Vizion Bilberry Special Formula, 90 Capsules, From Solaray

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Irwin Naturals, Vision Sharp, Multi-Nutrient Eye Health, 42 Liquid Soft-Gels

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Jarrow Formulas, Vision Optimizer, 90 Veggie Caps

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Jarrow Formulas Women's Multi with Iron, Multi-Vitamin Mineral Formula, 60 Tablets, From Jarrow

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Flora, Grape Seed Extract Plus, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

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Super Antioxidant with Pomegranate, 60 Capsules, From Flora

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Hyalogic, Hylavision, Hyaluronic Acid, 120 Capsules

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Jarrow Formulas, Glucose Optimizer, 120 Tablets

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Bilberry Extract, 100 mg, 100 Veggie Caps, From Life Extension

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LifeTime Vitamins, Brite Eyes Antioxidant Formula, 120 Capsules

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Brite Eyes Eye Health Formula, 60 Capsules, From LifeTime Vitamins

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Jarrow Formulas, Venous Optimizer, 90 Tablets

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Bilberry Extract Standardized 60 caps from Nature's Way

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Now Foods Bilberry Complex 50 Caps, NOW Foods

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Bilberry

Bilberry

Bilberry is the herb that is synonymous with healthy eyes; it grows in Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States. The English call them whortleberries, the Scots refer to them as blueberries. Bilberry is a perennial, ornamental shrub found in damp woodlands and moorlands.

The use of Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) as an herbal remedy stems back almost one thousand years to Europe, where it was mainly used to relieve diarrhea. Bilberry is a 16-inch tall shrub with pointed, oval leaves and small white and pink flowers which bloom between April and June. Its dark purple berries ripen in late summer. Bilberry is a relative of the cranberry, blueberry, and huckleberry. Its fruit looks and tastes similar to the American blueberry. Bilberry fruit contains high concentrations of tannins, substances that act as both an astringent and an anti-inflammatory. This fruit also contains flavonoid compounds called anthocyanidins. Flavonoids are plant pigments that possess outstanding antioxidant properties, foraging out dangerous particles in the body known as free radicals. Bilberry has been connected with the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.

Anthocyanidin (a flavonoid) is the primary compound in bilberry fruit, building strong capillaries and improving circulation throughout the entire body. Anthocyanidins may prevent blood platelets from clumping together, which minimizes the risk of blood clots (associated with heart attack and stroke). Bilberry fruit contains tannins, a substance that acts as an astringent, stopping bleeding. The tannins and anthocyanidins may equalize each other when the whole bilberry fruit is used for medicinal purposes. Anthocyanidins increase rhodopsin production, a pigment that assists the eye's ability to adapt to light changes and enhances night vision. The tannins possess anti-inflammatory properties and as mentioned previously may relieve diarrhea.

The Bilberry herb has been also been associated with the care and treatment of number of ailments including atherosclerosis, cataracts, diabetes, diarrhea, macular degeneration, night blindness, and retinopathy, and is considered a strong antioxidant by many experts. Though the medicinal benefits of Bilberry are not certain, thousands of people continue to seek bilberry for its health-related properties.

Supplement Forms of Bilberry

Bilberries may be eaten fresh or dried. Bilberry tea may also be made from fresh or dried berries, or from the leaves. Bilberry extract comes in capsules and should be standardized to 25% anthocyanidins. The extract contains the highest percentage of anthocyanidins, making it the most effective form of bilberry.

Common Doses of Bilberry Extract

A typical dose of bilberry is 40-80 mg three times per day of an extract standardized to contain 25% anthocyanosides.

Why People Use Bilberry

Bilberry is primarily used for eye conditions and to strengthen blood vessels. During World War II, British Royal Air Force pilots found that eating bilberry jam just before a mission improved their night vision. Researchers subsequently investigated bilberry's properties and recommended it for eye disorders.

In addition to improving night vision, bilberry is also used to prevent and treat macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts.

Bilberry contains anthocyanosides, which strengthen the walls of blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and stabilize all tissues containing collagen, such as cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Grape seed contains similar substances, however bilberry's anthocyanosides have numerous benefits on the eye.

Due to it's ability to strengthen blood vessels, bilberry may be useful for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and to prevent easy bruising.

Is Bilberry Safe?

Bilberry fruit is a food and is considered safe. There are no known drug interactions. Bilberry doesn't appear to interfere with blood clotting.

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