Name: Bilberry Extract
Active Ingredients: Anthocyanins, Anthocyanidins

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The Basic Structure of Anthocyanidins is as follows:

Specification: Anthocyanidins NLT15%, 25%
Test method: HPLC
Botanical Source: Vaccinium Myrtillus L.
Used part: Fruits
Packing: 25KG/package
Storage: Store in cool and dry place and keep away from strong direct light and heat
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored
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What is Bilberry Extract?
The bilberry, a relative of the cranberry, huckleberry, and American blueberry, is a plant with bright green leaves and bell-shaped flowers that grows wild, primarily in northern Europe.
The standardized amount of anthocyanosides contained in bilberry extract is 25%. In a bilberry itself, anthocyanidin content ranges from 300 mg to 700 mg per 100 grams of fruit (3.5 ounces), depending on the region where they are picked.

Health Benefits of Bilberry Extract
Protection against eye disorders
Bilberry is useful for the maintenance of eye health. Apart from the traditional usage, scientific studies have also advocated the effectiveness of bilberry extract in preventing age-related ocular disorders along with other eye diseases such as cataract and night-blindness. Powerful radical scavengers present in bilberry helps enhance the vision and may be useful for the restoration and homeostasis of corneal limbal epithelial cells.

Retinal Health
Bilberry antioxidant supplements support healthy vision by helping to regenerate light-sensitive pigments in cells of the retina, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the journal "Vestnik Oftalmologii." Anthocyanidin compounds in bilberry protect and improve nutrient status of the retina. Bilberry extract protected the retina from damage in an animal study published in the July 2009 issue of the journal "Molecular Nutrition and Food Research." In the tissue culture study, bilberry antioxidant extract prevented oxidation of lipids and inhibited nerve damage to the retina in response to a toxin.

Glaucoma Improvement
A combination of bilberry extract and ginkgo biloba improved vision in patients with normal-pressure glaucoma -- a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve that can lead to a narrowing of the visual field and eventual total blindness. Participants with normal-pressure glaucoma consumed the combination supplement daily for an average of two years. Results showed a 31 percent in visual acuity, according to one rating scale, while visual field improved by 17 percent.

Blood Sugar Management
Bilberry supplements may help lower your blood sugar, according to an animal study published in the March 2010 "Journal of Nutrition." Diets supplemented with bilberry extract decreased blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity -- the appropriate response of cells to insulin -- in mice with Type 2 diabetes. Bilberry extract activated an enzyme that stimulates fat burning and inhibits cholesterol production, leading to improved glucose absorption in muscles and lower levels of glucose and fat in the liver. Some evidence shows that retinal damage due to diabetes or high blood sugar may improve with bilberry supplementation, notes New York University's Langone Medical Center.