NATURE'S ANSWER BILBERRY VISION COMPLEX 60 vegitarian capsules

NATURE'S ANSWER BILBERRY VISION COMPLEX 60 vegitarian capsules

PROMOTE EYE HEALTH Bilberry’s active ingredients, anthocyanosides, are antioxidant flavonoids, which help prevent free radical damage to the eyes. This helps support and protect collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes assuring strong, healthy capillaries that successfully carry vital nutrients to eye muscles and nerves. Modern research on bilberry was kick-started by British World War II pilots, who noticed that their night vision improved when they ate bilberry jam prior to night bombing raids. The plant appears to assist the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye, in adjusting quickly to both dark and light. Research has shown that this is probably a result of the plant's anthocyanosides, which have antioxidant properties and appear to boost oxygen and blood delivery to the eye. In one study of 50 patients with age-related cataracts, it was found that taking bilberry extract along with vitamin E supplements stopped the progression of cataracts in nearly all of the participants. The study did not, however, isolate the effects of the vitamin from the bilberry. But bilberry has also shown promise in the treatment of other eye disorders, such as diabetic retinopathy and pigmentary retinitis, so bilberries and eyes seem to go together. Anthocyanosides also appear to strengthen collagen, the protein that provides support to healthy connective tissue. Anthocyanosides help larger blood vessels maintain good circulation throughout the body. A 1988, single-blind, placebo-controlled study of this herb included 60 patients with poor circulation (venous insufficiency). The results showed that bilberry extract decreased the participants' discomfort when taken over a period of 30 days. Bilberry's astringent tannins help with diarrhea, sore throat, and inflammations in the mouth. A cooled tea made from the dried berries can be either drunk or gargled for these purposes. Bilberry is also strongly antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. Extracts of bilberry have proven antiviral in cell culture for herpes simplex virus II, influenza, and vaccinia viruses. Kills or inhibits the growth of funguses, yeasts, and bacteria. It also kills protozoans such as Trichomonas vaginalis. Recommendations: 3 capsules, 1x daily Ingredients: Each Serving Contains: Vitamin A, Vitamin C (as Ester-C*), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate), Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Quercetin, L-Cysteine, L-Glutamine, L-Glycine, Taurine, Bilberry extract (25% anthocyanosides) Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, Vegetable-derived magnesium stearate. Safety Info: Does Not Contain lactose, sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, dairy products, artificial flavoring or preservatives. All herbs are Certified Organic. Item # 215721 Price $17.99