FruitBilberry
Research on bilberry's effects is often of poor quality, with rigorous studies not finding it effective for improving night vision in healthy people.
Benefits
- Traditionally used for vision
- elevated blood sugar
- and cardiovascular disorders
- contains anthocyanins
- anthocyanosides
- tannins
- and flavonoids with potential for further research.
Key compounds
anthocyaninsanthocyanosidestanninsflavonoids
May help with
- Traditionally used for vision-related conditions
- elevated blood sugar levels
- and several cardiovascular disorders
- British pilots ate bilberry jam for night vision.
Best for these goals
Traditionally used for visionelevated blood sugarand cardiovascular disorderscontains anthocyaninsanthocyanosidestanninsand flavonoids with potential for further research.
How to use it
Jam, fruit extracts, leaf extracts
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Bilberry fruit is safe in food amounts; fruit extracts up to 160 mg/day for 6 months appear well tolerated. Bilberry leaves may be unsafe in high doses or long-term use. Little is known about safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding in amounts greater than food. | Interactions: Talk with a healthcare provider before using bilberry with other medicines due to potential harmful interactions.
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