Jamieson Bilberry 2,000mg - 60 Caps

BILBERRY

Bilberry assists with vision problems and high blood sugar levels...

Bilberry became valued as a medicinal agent during World War II when British pilots claimed that eating bilberries improved their visual acuity, night vision and ability to adapt to glare. Scientific studies have backed up these testimonials by uncovering bilberry’s antioxidant properties. Free radicals are unstable molecules that in their bid to become more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage.
Bilberry's contain high amounts of antioxidants. These properties help to neutralize free radicals that are in our everyday lives. By doing this it reduces damage to vessels all over the body, including those in the eye. Cataracts can be caused by free radial damage in the lens of the eye, making bilberry useful in treatment. Bilberry's also contain rhodopsin which helps the eyes adapt to light changes and improve night vision. Other eye problems that are also helped by bilberry are: macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and myopia.

Bilberry's also have anti-aging properties. Because of its high antioxidant properties it protects the body against environmental pollutants and other substances that and lead to aging. Bilberry also stabilizes the connective tissue called collagen. Thus it is beneficial for conditions of collagen instability in the vascular system such as varicose veins, phlebitis and heart disease. Bilberry inhibits blood clotting due to it's high levels of anthocyanidin (a strong antioxidant). Anthocyanidin improves the flexibility of blood vessels, and may stop oxidation of LDL ("bad cholesterol") which can lead to plaque build up in blood vessel. Because of this bilberry's can be useful to increase circulation in cases of atherosclerosis and diabetes.

Traditional European medicine has used bilberry for treating diarrhea. Bilberry contains tannins to help reduce inflammation and astringent properties to help tighten and constrict tissues. However, more research is needed to be done. Also because bilberries have many similarities to cranberries, they are believed to help treat urinary tract infections. This is linked to the high amounts of bioflavonoid epicatechin found in bilberry's. Epicatechin prevents bacteria form attaching to the lining of the bladder.

The berries of the bilberry plant contain the greatest concentration of the medicinally active ingredients, anthocyanadins. Supplements often contain the whole plant in encapsulated form. By purchasing supplements standardized to anthocyanadins one can be sure that there are some dried berries in the formula. Bilberry can be found in formulas for enhancing eye health and are often combined with other antioxidants, berries and herbs, such as eyebright.

Bilberry should be used with caution if you are nursing or pregnant. Bilberry can interfere with iron absorption and should not be taken at the same time as iron supplements. Bilberry may alter blood sugar levels and should be used cautiously in diabetics and hypoglycemics.

Bilberry– QUICK FACTS

PARTS USED
· Bilberry berries and entire plant.

APPLICATIONS
· Circulatory insufficiency, vision problems, high blood sugar.

OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· 160-240mg daily, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).

WORKS WELL WITH
· Vitamin C, bioflavinoids, vitamin E.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· There is no known toxicity for Bilberry.
· Use caution when using bilberry and diabetic or blood-thinning medication.
· Use bilberry with caution when nursing or pregnant.
· Discontinue the use of bilberry 14 days prior to surgery or dental work.