Bilberry

'New generation' bilberry extract to compete on price and quality

27-Apr-2017 By David Anderson

A 'new generation' of bilberry extract is being launched with a focus on eye health and sports nutrition, say those behind the launch.

Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health

09-Nov-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.

Bilberry extract may ease the damages of stress: study

27-Oct-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from bilberry may reduce stress-induced damage in the liver, according to a new study with mice.

Science builds for bilberry extracts kidney benefits

31-Jan-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) may
protect the kidney from the damaging effects of potassium bromate,
suggests a new study with mice.

Bilberry tester will help detect contaminants

12-Dec-2007 By Alex McNally

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has launched
a toolbox designed to help determine whether powdered bilberry
extract is contaminated.

Indena reports new technique for bilberry purity standards

17-Oct-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Only 15 per cent of commercial bilberry extracts actually contain
sufficient quantities of the active anthocyanin to have a
physiological effect, according to new research from Italy.

Study to strengthen bilberry-cancer link

05-Oct-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A series of clinical trials is underway in the UK to test the
anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts, offer a potential boost
to the anthocyanidin-rich extracts.