Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results conclude that supplementing with bilberry and fish oil saw improvements in both signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye disorders, affecting an estimated 16 million...
Standardized Bilberry Extract Improves Ocular Fatigue Associated with Visual Display Terminal Tasks
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. Eye fatigue has become common...
Bilberries Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Just 150 grams (1 ½ cup) of frozen bilberries, eaten 3times per week, significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose and albumin in participating subjects. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in...
Gingko and Bilberry Benefit Those with Glaucoma
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 332 subjects with glaucoma, those who supplemented with bilberry for 2 years had a significant 31.25 % improvement in vision compared to an 18% improvement in the gingko biloba group and a 6.5% improvement in the...