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Grid View Grid View List View List View Enzymatic Therapy Bilberry Extract, 60 UltraCaps, From Enzymatic TherapyCost Per Serving : $0.20 |
Bilberry Extract, 30 Capsules, 430mg, From FloraCost Per Serving : $0.79 |
Bilberry 25%, 90 Vegetarian Capsules, From Kroeger HerbsCost Per Serving : $0.11 |
Natural Factors Bilberry Extract, 60 Capsules, 40 mg, From Natural FactorsCost Per Serving : $0.17 |
Now Foods Bilberry Complex, 100 Capsules, 80mg, From NOWCost Per Serving : $0.15 |
Bilberry Standardized, 90 Capsules, 80mg, From Nature's WayCost Per Serving : $0.17 |
Strix Bilberry Extract, 60 Tablets, From Scandinavian FormulasCost Per Serving : $0.20 |
Bilberry Extract 42 Mg., 120 Capsules, From SolarayCost Per Serving : $0.12 |
One Daily Bilberry & Lutein, 30 Capsules, From SolarayCost Per Serving : $0.54 |
Bilberry Extra Strength, 160 mg Each, 50 Capsules, From Yerba PrimaCost Per Serving : $0.40 |
Bilberry, 60 Capsules, From FuturebioticsCost Per Serving : $0.15 |
Bilberry Extract 60 Mg., 120 Capsules, From SolarayCost Per Serving : $0.14 |
Vizion Bilberry Special Formula, 90 Capsules, From SolarayCost Per Serving : $0.13 |
Irwin Naturals Vision Sharp Precision Eye Health, 42 Liquid Softgels, From Irwin NaturalsCost Per Serving : $0.54 |
Jarrow Formulas Vision Optimizer, Supports Visual Function, 90 Capsules, From JarrowCost Per Serving : $0.26 |
Jarrow Formulas Women's Multi with Iron, Multi-Vitamin Mineral Formula, 60 Tablets, From JarrowCost Per Serving : $0.13 |
Grape Seed Extract Plus, 60 Capsules, 350mg, From FloraCost Per Serving : $0.38 |
Super Antioxidant with Pomegranate, 60 Capsules, From FloraCost Per Serving : $0.40 |
MD EyeAstin, 60 gelcaps, From NutrexCost Per Serving : $0.42 |
Hyalogic HylaVision Hyaluronic Acid for Healthy Vision, 120 Capsules, From HyalogicCost Per Serving : $0.17 |
Jarrow Formulas Glucose Optimizer, 120 Tablets, From JarrowCost Per Serving : $0.19 |
OptiAll Eye Health, 60 Capsules, Opti All, From Natural CareCost Per Serving : $0.29 |
See with Lutein Nutrition for Eye, 90 Tablets, From Quantum ResearchCost Per Serving : $0.14 |
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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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