Bilberry Extract

Botanical blend improves near visual acuity in the farsighted: Study

02-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A blend of chokeberry, honeysuckle berry and bilberry extract improved near vision in people with age-related farsightedness, according to a team of Polish researchers.

Study: Bilberry supplement improves severe dry eye

26-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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.

Bilberry extract may bring tears to your eyes

05-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mirtoselect, a natural standardised form of bilberry extract, improves tear flow in people with dry eyes, according to a recent study published in European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.

'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.

Cooked bilberry better than cold for anthocyanin activity

05-Aug-2008 By Shane Starling

Cooking temperatures up to 125ºc may be best for anthocyanin retention and activity, according to new research.

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.