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Bilberry Anthocyanins

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Bilberry Anthocyanins. Vaccinium myrtillus for eye health.

How it works. Antioxidant; capillary stabilizer.

What the research supports. 1 graded claims. Strongest: May improve night vision (moderate).

How much to take. Typical dose: 160 mg standardized.

Side effects and interactions. 1 medication interaction listed. No serious side effects listed at normal doses.

Stacking. Pairs well with A high-quality multivitamin, Omega-3 (EPA/DHA).

Common forms. Available as Standardized extract capsule, Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin), Powdered whole herb, Traditional decoction or tea.

Key studies. 8 studies cited. The strongest are listed with links to PubMed.

Community. Experiences from people who have tried Bilberry Anthocyanins. Anecdotes are not medical advice.

Bilberry Anthocyanins. Vaccinium myrtillus for eye health.

Key compound: cyanidin 3-glucosideC21H21O11+ · 449.4 g/mol

What it is

Vaccinium myrtillus for eye health.

Food sources

Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice

Goals

Eye Health

How it works

Antioxidant; capillary stabilizer.

Pathways

  • Antioxidant
  • capillary stabilizer

Effects

  • +May improve night vision supports

What the research supports

May improve night visionmoderate

Strong: consistent results across large trials or meta-analyses. Moderate: several trials, mostly positive. Limited: small or mixed studies. Preclinical: animal or cell research only.

Typical dose
160 mg standardized
TimingConsistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
With foodEither with or without food.
Best formMost evidence is based on the standardized extract capsule form.
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Side effects & interactions

Common side effects

  • Well tolerated

Medication interactions

Prescription medications (general)minor

Always disclose Bilberry Anthocyanins use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.

Check any supplement–medication combination with your pharmacist before starting.

Combines with

Pairs well

  • A high-quality multivitaminCovers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.

Common forms

  • Standardized extract capsule
  • Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
  • Powdered whole herb
  • Traditional decoction or tea

Key studies

8 studies cited in total.

PubMed: Bilberry Anthocyanins — May improve night vision ↗
Systematic review · PubMed (NLM) · 2026

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PubMed: Bilberry Anthocyanins — randomized controlled trial ↗
Systematic review · PubMed (NLM) · 2026

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PubMed: Bilberry Anthocyanins — meta-analysis ↗
Systematic review · PubMed (NLM) · 2026

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