Evidence supporting the use of: Dwarf Bilberry
For the body system: Eyes

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), also known as bilberry or European blueberry, has a long tradition of use in supporting eye health, particularly in European herbal medicine. Folk accounts suggest that bilberry was used by World War II pilots who claimed it improved their night vision, although this story is largely anecdotal. The berries are rich in anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid with antioxidant properties thought to support the microvasculature of the eye. However, while there is some laboratory and animal evidence that anthocyanins may benefit eye tissues and visual function, high-quality clinical trials in humans are limited and results are mixed. Most well-conducted studies have not conclusively demonstrated a significant effect of bilberry supplementation on visual acuity or night vision in healthy individuals. Thus, the use of Dwarf Bilberry for eye health is primarily justified by tradition, with only weak to modest scientific support at this time.

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Other body systems supported by Dwarf Bilberry

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Capillaries
Circulatory System
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