Bilberon® (Standardized Bilberry Extract)

Bilberon® is a standardized bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract concentrated for anthocyanins, the deep-blue pigments behind bilberry's eye-health reputation. Bilberry has a long history of use for vision and is studied for supporting the eye's focusing muscle and protecting against oxidative stress.

Bilberon is researched primarily for Eye Health and Antioxidant. In a 12-week randomized controlled trial, standardized bilberry extract improved an objective measure of the eye's ciliary (focusing) muscle, supporting comfortable focus during close work.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly 160 mg of standardized extract per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, Bilberon is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Bilberon is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Anticoagulants — bilberry may have a mild blood-thinning effect; monitor. Diabetes medication — may modestly affect blood sugar; monitor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Bilberon as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.