Bilberry

Bilberry is a fruit that is related to the blueberry, and has been used for centuries as a food and medicinally. The bilberry fruit is rich in substances called anthocyanocides, which are known to have powerful antioxidant properties. Bilberry is also rich in Vitamin C. Supplementing with bilberry may be beneficial to such ailments as:

• Diabetes
• Atherosclerosis
• Vision impairments

The most common uses of bilberry are to aid conditions which may affect vision, such as cataracts and damage to the retina. The most common dosages of bilberry are anywhere from 80mg to 480mg per day, depending on the ailment that is being treated.