Bilberry - per gram

BilberryVaccinium myrtillus

The other common names for this medicinal plant are huckleberry, whortleberry, bogberry and hurtleberry.

Composition of BilberryWhat makes this berry so phenomenal is that it contains naturally-producing chemicals known as anthocyanosides. Anthocyanosides are plant pigments that have powerful antioxidant properties.In other studies, bilberry shows many other health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and macular degeneration. Bilberry also contains vitamin C, which is another powerful immune-boosting benefit. (2)Bilberry contains numerous phenolic compounds, including the flavonols, quercetin and catechins, tannins, ellagitannins and phenolic acids; however, the anthocyanins found in the bilberry are, by far, the largest contribution to its phytonutrient density. These phenolic compounds are antioxidants as well as iron chelators, which may help remove heavy metals in the body.Bilberry is most famous for its ability to improve vision.

History of Bilberry