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What is the Bilberry?

Bilberry


Bilberry- also known as: European blueberry, Huckleberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium corymbosum

A close relative to the blueberry (as you can tell in the photo), the fruit has impressive antioxidant properties and is historically linked to eye health. Studies indicate that the berry, with its abundance of antioxidants, may also be effetive in protecting the body against carcinogens and free radicals.

Some of its nutritional highlights include:

Flavonoids
• Anthocyanins
• Resveratol

The berry can help with:

• Eye Problems
• Arthritis
• Heart Attack and Stroke
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Diarrhea and dysentery

A study done in Canada in 2006, found that the berry can help and may be able to prevent and slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases (like Parkinson's), mainly due to its antioxidant powers.

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