Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus) is a member of the ercaceae family and is also known as European blueberry,huckleberry or whortleberry.It is a schrubby perennial plant one to two feet in height and can be found in the mountains and forest of Europe and northern United States.
Researchers found that the bilberry extract has multiple pharmacological actions.Bilberry extract containing anthocyanins has been shown to possess strong antioxidant properties.The extract contain a high concentrated amount of the active ingredient anthocyanins.It is possible to standardize bilberry at 25% in an extract which is said to contain between 100 and 250 times the amount of anthocyanins found in fresh bilberries.
Health benefits of bilberry extract
Bilberry extract has been shown to help a range of eye problems.Taken with 20 mg of beta-carotene each day improve adaptation to light and night vision.It therefore helps treat night blindness and daytime vision impaired by glare
Helps counter urinary tract infections
Bilberry extract may help to resist illnesses as the bilberry anthocyanins flavonoid have antioxidant,anti-infective and anti-inflammatory actions
Bilberry extract treats diarrhea
It has preventive and curative anti-ulcer activity
It strengthens the entire vascular system and prevents leakage of fluids or cells from capillaries
It also strenghtens coronary arteries and helps prevent obstruction of heart arteries by accumulation of digested fat.
Bilberry extract prevents the formation of blood clots.It prevents venous insufficiency (varicose veins) specially during pregnancy or as people age.
Adverse effects of bilberry extract
No side effects of bilberries have been reported when taking the extract as a supplement at recommended doses or even on a long-term basis.
Tips when choosing bilberry extract
The content of the active ingredients in the bilberry extracts may vary a great deal depending on which method of analysis is being used.The extracts of anthocyanidins are standardized to a certain level for greatest effectiveness.You must therefore look extracts to contain 23% to 37% bilberry anthocyanosides.
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