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Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Antioxidant, Eye Health

Bilberry is a dark berry related to blueberry, traditionally used for eye and circulation support. It’s also valued for antioxidant compounds (anthocyanins).

Key Benefits

Rich in anthocyanins (antioxidant pigments).
Used in traditional eye support routines.
Used for microcirculation and vascular support routines (traditional use).

Common Issues It May Help With

Eye fatigue routines (traditional use).
Circulation support routines (traditional use).
General antioxidant wellness routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Food: dried berries, jams, or whole berry products.
Capsules/extract: common for standardized anthocyanin content.
Tea: less common, but dried berries can be steeped.

Taste / Notes

Tart-sweet berry.

Evidence Level

Some evidence for circulation markers; eye-claim evidence is mixed and product-dependent.

Cautions

Generally safe as food. High-dose extracts may affect bleeding risk in some people.

Interactions

Use caution with blood thinners/antiplatelet meds if using high-dose extracts.

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