Bilberry

Supplier says new science will help rebuild bilberry market suffering from adulteration, misinformation

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Adulteration issues and less science backing than other botanicals has depressed bilberry sales, according to branded ingredient firm Maypro. But the company points to a new indication for pain that could help reinvigorate the market.

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Climate issues compounding botanical supply chain issues

24-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

While COVID-related supply chain disruption has wreaked havoc on global supply chains, climate issues are worsening the problems for the botanical supply from around the world.

'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.