Origins of Bilberry The name 'Bilberry' is a common name for several different small shrubs in the Ericaceae family of plants - all the shrubs bear sweet and delicious fruits. Bilberry fruit originates from the bilberry plant, known in Latin as the Vaccinium myrtillus. The shrub is largely native to Scandinavia, Scotland and Poland, although it originates from Central and Northern Europe, Northern Asia and America. The Bilberry fruit is similar to those of the North American blueberry and the huckleberry, two fruits also belonging to the Vaccinium genus. The shrub grows to heights of 40cm in optimal conditions of light woodland with substantial light. It has been suggested that Bilberry extract may have inflammatory properties and may be beneficial for maintaining eye and vascular health. Our Bilberry tablets We’ve sourced an incredibly high quality Bilberry extract which contains 25% anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are responsible for Bilberry's vibrant colour and are a type of plant compound called flavonoids. Bilberry tablets are made from Bilberry extract in two strength options: 2,000mg and 4,000mg. The tablets are provided in 6mm diameter for manageable consumption. This product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans An ingredient in this product is considered a food dye, please take care when handling. Please note - we recommend that both the 500 and 1,000 tablet options are more suitable for use by more than one person. This is to ensure that you are receiving full use of the product before its expiry date. For one person's use, we recommend the 120 or 240 tablet options. Safety Note: Keep out of sight and reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication[s] please consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any kind of illness. References: Chan, S.W. and Tomlinson, B. (2020) ‘Effects of bilberry supplementation on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk’, Molecules, 25(7), p. 1653. doi:10.3390/molecules25071653. (https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/7/1653) Sharma, A. and Lee, H.-J. (2022) ‘Anti-inflammatory activity of Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.)’, Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 44(10), pp. 4570–4583. doi:10.3390/cimb44100313. (https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/44/10/313) Yu, W.Y. et al. (2023) ‘Bilberry-containing supplements on severe dry eye disease in young and middle-aged adults: A 3-month pilot analysis’, Frontiers in Nutrition, 10. doi:10.3389/fnut.2023.1061818. (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1061818/full)
