Botanical extract

Bilberry

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a dark blue berry rich in anthocyanins, the deep-purple flavonoid antioxidants. Supplement bilberry is typically a fruit extract standardized to anthocyanin content. It is closely related to but distinct from the common blueberry.

Popularity: MediumEvidence: EmergingClaim risk: Caution

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Why it is popular

Bilberry, a European relative of the blueberry, is a long-standing botanical in eye and vision wellness formulas thanks to its anthocyanin content. It carries traditional-use heritage and pairs well with lutein and zeaxanthin in screen-lifestyle and healthy-aging products.

Common product types

Capsules, Gummies, Tablets, Liquids, Tinctures, Softgels.

Common wellness context

Bilberry is positioned for eye health, healthy aging, and antioxidant support, often in screen and night-vision lifestyle narratives. It appears in vision-support capsules and gummies and in circulation and antioxidant blends.

Evidence posture

Bilberry has traditional-use history and emerging research on its anthocyanin antioxidants and visual wellness. Founders should frame it as supporting general eye and antioxidant wellness, with traditional use noted honestly rather than as proof.

Claim-risk posture

Claims get risky if they promise improved night vision, treat eye conditions, or cite wartime folklore as fact. Keep to general eye-wellness and antioxidant language. Avoid any vision-improvement or circulation-disease framing.

Label considerations

List as bilberry extract with anthocyanin standardization percentage and plant part (fruit). Distinguish from blueberry. Include the standard structure-function disclaimer.

Dose discussion

Usually delivered as a standardized extract with the amount and anthocyanin percentage set by the formulator. Available in capsules, gummies, and liquids. Defer exact extract amounts and standardization targets to your formulator.

Safety notes

Generally well tolerated as a food-derived berry extract. Founders should advise consumers to consult a qualified healthcare professional, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking blood-thinning medication, given anthocyanin content.

FDA and FTC posture

Bilberry is a dietary ingredient, not an FDA-approved drug, and is not approved to treat any condition. FTC requires that traditional-use and antioxidant claims be truthful and not imply disease benefit. Keep claims general and structure-function.

Formula fit

Pairs naturally with lutein, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin in eye formulas, and with grapeseed extract in antioxidant and circulation blends. Anthocyanin color may affect gummy and liquid formulation.

What founders usually get wrong

Claiming it improves night vision or eyesight
Repeating wartime pilot folklore as established benefit
Implying it treats eye strain or circulation disorders

Caution flags

Avoid night-vision improvement claims
Do not claim it treats eye or circulation conditions
Distinguish clearly from common blueberry
Note potential interaction with blood-thinning medication

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Related ingredients

Lutein

Carotenoid

Zeaxanthin

Carotenoid

Grapeseed Extract

Botanical extract

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