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Types of Bilberry: Forms & Bioavailability

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Forms Comparison

FormBioavailabilityBest For
Standardized Bilberry Extract (25% anthocyanins)ModerateGeneral eye health — the most common and well-studied form
Bilberry Extract (36% anthocyanins)Moderate-HighHigher potency — concentrated anthocyanin content
Whole Bilberry PowderLow-ModerateWhole-food approach — lower anthocyanin concentration but includes fiber

Standardized Bilberry Extract (25% anthocyanins)

Bioavailability: Moderate. Best for: General eye health — the most common and well-studied form.

Bilberry Extract (36% anthocyanins)

Bioavailability: Moderate-High. Best for: Higher potency — concentrated anthocyanin content.

Whole Bilberry Powder

Bioavailability: Low-Moderate. Best for: Whole-food approach — lower anthocyanin concentration but includes fiber.

References

  1. (). Bilberry extract supplementation for preventing eye fatigue in video display terminal workers. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. DOI
  2. (). Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision — a systematic review of placebo-controlled trials. Survey of Ophthalmology. DOI
  3. (). Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins. Advances in Nutrition. DOI