Bilberry Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects Airelle; Dyeberry; European Blueberry; Huckleberry; Vaccinium myrtillus; Whortleberry; Wineberry

... Currently, bilberry is probably best known for treating eye conditions. It has been shown in clinical studies to decrease some of the retinal damage caused by diabetes or high blood pressure in at least two ways. First, it contains chemicals known as anthocyanosides, which may increase retinal pigments (coloring agents) that allow the eye to tolerate light. Additionally, bilberry may help to make the walls of blood vessels in the eyes stronger by increasing collagen linkages. As one result, retinopathy (the gradual break down of the retina in the eyes) may be slowed. Individuals with hardening of the arteries, diabetes, high blood pressure, or other conditions that increase the likelihood for damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes are more likely to have serious vision problems as a result of blood vessel damage. Note that bilberry is taken by mouth to treat eye problems. It is not used as an eye drop. ...

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