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Bilberry Extract

Eye Health

Also known as: Vaccinium myrtillus, Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium oligosporium), bilberry fruit extract, vaccinium extract, european blueberry

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Grade B
💊 160-320 mg standardized extract🎯 8 primary uses🔗 2 synergies⚠️ Review warnings

Overview

Bilberry extract is rich in anthocyanins and polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties, traditionally used to support eye health and vascular function. Evidence supports benefits for vision and microcirculation, though most studies use standardized extracts with defined anthocyanin content.

Primary Uses
Night visionEye fatigueRetinal healthCirculationEye health and vision supportAntioxidant protectionVascular and microcirculation supportAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) support

Dosage

Typical range
160-320 mg standardized extract
Timing
Any time
With food
Optional
Duration

Safe long-term

Special Populations

Night driving, eye strain

Mechanism of Action

  • • Supports rhodopsin regeneration
  • • Capillary strengthening
  • • Antioxidant

Evidence Quality

Evidence Grade B

Anthocyanin-rich eye support

Safety & Contraindications

Serious Warnings
  • • None
Contraindications
  • • None
Common Side Effects
  • • GI upset
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Consult healthcare provider

Liver & Kidney Notes

Safe

Interactions

💊 Medications
  • • Blood thinners mild
  • • Diabetes meds
🧪 Supplements
  • • Works with lutein
🍽️ Food & Alcohol
  • • No interactions

Stacking & Synergies

Pairs Well With
Lutein/zeaxanthinAstaxanthin
Avoid Combining With
None
Best Goal Synergies
Night visionEye strain

Buying Guide

What to Look For
  • • Standardized extract
Standardization Markers
Anthocyanoside percentage
Adulteration risk
Moderate
Practical Notes
  • • WWII pilot night vision legend
  • • Modern research more modest
Tags
eye healthanthocyaninsnight visionantioxidantvascular healthtraditional use

Frequently Asked About Bilberry Extract

How much Bilberry Extract should I take?
The typical effective range is 160-320 mg standardized extract. Individual needs vary based on age, body weight, diet, and goals — start at the lower end and adjust based on response. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement.
When is the best time to take Bilberry Extract?
Any time. Consistency matters more than perfect timing — pick a daily anchor (e.g. with breakfast or before bed) and stick with it.
Should I take Bilberry Extract with food?
Optional.
Does Bilberry Extract interact with medications?
Yes — known interactions include Blood thinners mild and Diabetes meds. If you take any prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Bilberry Extract.
What does Bilberry Extract pair well with?
Bilberry Extract stacks well with Lutein/zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin — these combinations either improve absorption or work synergistically toward common goals.
Who should not take Bilberry Extract?
Bilberry Extract should be avoided or used with caution by people with None. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.
What are the side effects of Bilberry Extract?
Most people tolerate Bilberry Extract well. The most commonly reported side effects are GI upset. Side effects are usually dose-dependent — lowering the dose often resolves them.

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Educational content based on published research and our scoring methodology. Not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing supplements, especially if you take medications, are pregnant, or have a medical condition.