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Blackcurrant Anthocyanins. Anthocyanin-rich berry extract for night vision and eye fatigue.

How it works. Improves regeneration of rhodopsin and ocular blood flow.

What the research supports. 1 graded claims. Strongest: Reduces eye fatigue from VDU use (moderate).

How much to take. Typical dose: 50–100 mg anthocyanins.

Side effects and interactions. 1 medication interaction listed. Serious: Discontinue and seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent, or include difficulty breathing.

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

Common forms. Available as Capsule or softgel, Powder, Sublingual or buccal, Liposomal liquid.

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

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

Blackcurrant Anthocyanins. Anthocyanin-rich berry extract for night vision and eye fatigue.

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

What it is

Anthocyanin-rich berry extract for night vision and eye fatigue.

Food sources

Endogenously produced or biosynthesized moleculeStandardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplementCombined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity

Goals

How it works

Improves regeneration of rhodopsin and ocular blood flow.

Pathways

  • Improves regeneration of rhodopsin
  • ocular blood flow

Effects

  • ↓eye fatigue from VDU use decreases

What the research supports

Reduces eye fatigue from VDU usemoderate

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
50–100 mg anthocyanins
TimingConsistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
With foodEither
Best formMost evidence is based on the capsule or softgel form.
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Side effects & interactions

Common side effects

  • Blackcurrant Anthocyanins is generally well-tolerated at evidence-based doses
  • Mild GI discomfort (nausea, loose stools, or bloating) possible at higher intakes
  • Headache or transient fatigue reported by a small fraction of users

Serious

  • Discontinue and seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent, or include difficulty breathing

Medication interactions

Prescription medications (general)minor

Always disclose Blackcurrant 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

  • Capsule or softgel
  • Powder
  • Sublingual or buccal
  • Liposomal liquid

Key studies

8 studies cited in total.

PubMed: Blackcurrant Anthocyanins — Reduces eye fatigue from VDU use ↗
Systematic review · PubMed (NLM) · 2026

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

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

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