As a close relative of blueberry, bilberries have been commonly used to make jams, pies, cobblers, syrups, beverages, and coloring agent of wines. Though these dried fruits already have its own history of medicinal use, it is only recently that research and experiments with bilberries have been made.
Information on bilberries, both the fruit and its extracts, now includes their internal components. Recent researches in Europe have determined that bilberries have a number of biologically active components, like a class of compounds known as anthocyanosides. Bilberry extract has been found to be an antioxidant, mucostimulant, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, "vasoprotectant", and lipid-lowering agent.
But information on bilberries (especially its evaluation for human consumption) still has gaps when compared to other supplements. Nevertheless, some studies have proven hat bilberries can be beneficial to one's healthy diet regimen. If you are planning tyo take them, then read for foe essential information on bilberries:
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What can bilberries cure$%:
Some of the ailments that bilberries may help relieve include: atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), peripheral vascular disease, cataracts, chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, fibrocystic breast disease, dysmenorrhea, retinopathy, and stomach ulcers. NOTE: The effect of bilberries on the said ailments has been determined through animal testing. Thus, information on bilberries and the ailments it can effectively cure using human subjects is scarce, if not unavailable.
What is the recommended dosage$%:
According to studies conducted, adults may take 55 to 115 grams of fresh berries taken thrice every day or 80 to 480 milligrams of its aqueous extract thrice daily and taken orally are enough to act as supplements to one's diet or medication. NOTE: No research has suggested that bilberries are beneficial for children.
What are the side effects of bilberries$%:
There has been little research dedicated to determining the side effects of bilberries, but a few conclusions can be made. Those who are allergic to plants belonging to the Ericaceae family or to anthocyanosides, for example, may react to this fruit. Bilberries have also been found to have a laxative effect on humans. Patients with diabetes or hypoglycemia are cautioned because animal studies have shown that bilberries can lower blood sugar levels. Information on bilberries, specifically information on whether or not it is safe for use of pregnant and breastfeeding women, is still lacking.
Some reminders
There is an apparent lack of information on bilberries, so take caution when purchasing these supplements. In order to avoid buying inferior products that may contain toxic elements, get your supplies from pharmaceutical GMP-compliant producers.
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