What is Bilberry?

In Europe, pharmaceutical preparations containing extracts of bilberry fruits are widely used for the treatment of diseases related to microcirculation. Several studies have confirmed that components of the extract enhance microcirculation in the eyes. During World War II, British Royal Air Force pilots ate Bilberry preserves before night missions in order to improve sharpness of vision and lead to faster visual adjustments between light and dark.
 

Benefit of Bilberry?

Bilberry contains powerful antioxidants, called anthocyanosides, which work to reduce excess free radicals throughout the body. Free radical molecules, if left unchecked, attack the unsaturated fats that make up cell walls, particularly in capillary rich areas of the body, such as the eye.

Clinical applications have included their use with glaucoma to strengthen the collagen structures of the eyes; with cataracts to protect against retinal degeneration and in particular diabetic retinopathy; as an anti-inflammatory for joint diseases; and to help prevent brain aging.