Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry and has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. It has antioxidant properties and may help prevent oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).* It also may help to support healthy levels of insulin and blood sugar in addition to helping to strengthen connective tissue and the […]
Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry and has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. It has antioxidant properties and may help prevent oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).* It also may help to support healthy levels of insulin and blood sugar in addition to helping to strengthen connective tissue and the health of the urinary tract.* Bilberry may also be helpful in supporting healthy vision and mental health and memory.* A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of bilberry extract in 14 people with diabetic retinopathy or hypertensive retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by diabetes or hypertension) found significant improvements in the group treated with bilberry.30
