Bilberry for Eye Health

Preliminary evidence 6 studies

Research suggests that bilberry extract may support several aspects of eye health, including reducing inflammation-related oxidative damage in the eye, improving tear secretion in those with dry eye symptoms, supporting retinal circulation in patients with vascular conditions, and potentially countering early obesity-related molecular changes in retinal tissue. The available evidence comes largely from animal studies, small human trials, and a non-randomized registry study, with only one small randomized controlled element and one multi-ingredient pilot study contributing human clinical data, limiting the overall strength of conclusions. Studies indicate that standardized bilberry extracts containing non-anthocyanin components alongside anthocyanins may offer enhanced bioavailability and superior outcomes compared to generic extracts, though the evidence base remains preliminary. A 2022 review cautions that bilberry's reputation for vision support is partly rooted in historically unverified claims, and that the broader body of research suffers from a lack of large-scale, rigorous controlled trials, meaning no firm conclusions about efficacy can yet be drawn.

Related studies

Citations from PubMed and preprint sources. Match score (0-100) reflects automated search ranking, not clinical appraisal.

Title Type Year Direction Match
Bilberries: Curative and Miraculous - A Review on Bioactive Constituents and ... Review 2022 Mixed 100
Protective effects of bilberry ( Vaccinium myrtillus L.) extract against endo... Other 2010 Supports 95
An Open-Label Pilot Study on Macumax Supplementation for Dry-Type Age-Related... RCT 2021 Supports 90
The effect of a natural, standardized bilberry extract (Mirtoselect®) in dry ... Other 2017 Supports 85
Bilberries potentially alleviate stress-related retinal gene expression induc... Other 2012 Supports 80
Bilberry extracts are not created equal: the role of non anthocyanin fraction... Other 2016 Supports 75

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