Bilberry Powder

Bilberry powder is ideal for a variety of applications including dietary supplements and functional foods. Bilberry powder is high in antioxidants, are a good source of flavonoids and possess anti-inflammatory properties.

Bilberry is a low-growing shrub grown primarily in Europe. With over 200 species, relatives of the Vaccinium family can be found throughout Asia and North America as well. Similar to the North American blueberry, the bilberry is a small, nearly black berry grown with dark green surrounding foliage. Unlike blueberries, the bilberry is grown as a single or paired berry on the stem rather than the cluster that is blueberry. There is often confusion about bilberry and blueberry and many think they are the same berry just grown in different countries. While both are of the Vaccinium genus they are distinctly different species with different phytonutrient profiles as well.

Basic Information:

Bilberry Extract Benefits:

1. Rich in nutrients

Bilberry powder are relatively low in calories, yet a good source of water, fiber, manganese, and vitamins C and K.

2. Pack beneficial plant compounds

Organic bilberry powder are one of the best dietary sources of antioxidants. Bilberries are an especially good source of anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant likely responsible for their health benefits.

3. May improve vision

Bilberry powder may improve vision in people with glaucoma and reduce eye fatigue and dryness in people working with video display terminals. However, more research in this area is needed.

4. May reduce inflammation

Organic bilberry powder are rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidants that may reduce markers of inflammation.

5. May lower blood sugar levels

Bilberry powder may stimulate insulin secretion and prevent the breakdown of carbs in your gut, both of which may help lower blood sugar levels. Still, more human studies are needed.

6. May improve heart health

Organic bilberry powder may help lower blood pressure, reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, and protect you from blood clots, thus improving your heart health. Nevertheless, more human studies are needed.

7.May improve brain function. Bilberry powder are linked to improved long-term and working memory in older adults.

8.May kill bacteria. Test-tube studies show that bilberries may have antimicrobial effects against potentially harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus.

9.May improve symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC). A study in 13 people found that daily intake of a bilberry supplement reduced chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum in people with UC.