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We look for the highest amount of active constituents, from a reputable source. This Bilberry Extract concentrate delivers a particularly high dose of 160 mg per capsule and it has 25% anthocyanins, the dark blue medicinal pigment from bilberry. Bilberry, in capsulated form, must be standardized to be certain it contains enough of the active constituent to be effective; we avoid ‚”whole herbs‚” which may include inactive parts of the plant that lack clinical value.

We have trusted Pure Encapsulations formulas for many years. They create formulas for health professionals only and we are assured of their consistent quality control. We have seen excellent results with patients choosing to stay on this formula of Bilberry Extract for months or years, experiencing cumulative benefits that gradually build up.

About this product

The bilberry plant is a deciduous, leafy, freely branched, perennial shrub that is found in heaths, moors, and woods throughout most of Europe, northern Asia, and in the mountain and subalpine areas of western North America and Canada. Its fruit is a coarsely wrinkled purple-black berry. Bilberry is rich in anthocyanins, which are potent natural antioxidants, and also quercetin, tannins, and resveratrol. Bilberry is effective for eye protection, varicose veins, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing joint inflammation, tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis.

For eyes, bilberry protects the retina from free radical damage, and enhances the recovery of the visual pigment rhodopsin. It can lower intraocular pressure for glaucoma with improvements in the Humphrey Visual Field, possibly slows cataract formation, and improves ocular blood flow. Bilberry eases eye strain with blurred vision, and for dry form age-related macular degeneration, it may help visual acuity and visual field. Bilberry has traditionally been used for night vision since World War II when British pilots in the Royal Air Force ate bilberry jam before night flights.

For the vascular system, bilberry anthocyanosides can improve blood flow in tiny vessels of the micro-circulation, reduce cholesterol and fat deposits in blood vessels, and prevent thickening of blood vessel walls. Bilberry can also reduce platelet clumping and oxidative damage that makes “bad” LDL cholesterol sticky. Healthier blood flow benefits varicose veins, eye health, all organs for diabetics, and reduces the risk of blood clots. For diabetes, there is evidence that bilberry can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and thus further improve circulation for retina, nerve, kidney, and heart protection.

Bilberry anthocyanosides appear to stabilize connective tissue by enhancing collagen formation, inhibiting its breakdown, and enhancing collagen cross-linking which may help eyes, retina, gums, joints and veins. In addition, bilberry is anti-inflammatory: it lowers C-reactive protein, interleukins and inflammatory cytokines. The tannins in bilberry help reduce joint and connective tissue swelling and inflammation.

Contents

1 capsule provides:
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract (fruit) (standardized to contain 25% anthocyanosides)160 mg

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), ascorbyl palmitate

This product does not contain artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, artificial sweeteners, unnecessary preservatives, binders or fillers, coatings or shellacs, dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, magnesium stearate, trans fat or hydrogenated oils

Cautions

Always take natural remedies under the supervision of your health care provider. Do not use bilberry without the advice of your healthcare professional if you are taking antidiabetic medicines, anticoagulants or blood pressure drugs as bilberry can rarely lower blood pressure or slightly thin blood.
Avoid during pregnancy and during lactation unless under the guidance of your physician.