Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, contains vitamins belonging to the anthocyanin group. These nutrients are actually found in many fruits and vegetables and contribute to a food's color. Though soldiers of the past thought otherwise, research does not support bilberry's ability to aid night vision. Studies showed that its effect was minimal, though some feel the dosage used was inadequate.

The fruit has shown benefits fighting toxicity, contains powerful health nutrients, and may have other benefits for the eyes. Bilberries' anthocyanins are known to help strengthen capillaries, tiny blood vessels. Keeping the walls of these vessels strong ensures good blood flow throughout the body, including the eyes and brain. Bilberry may be better suited to help with cataracts and macular degeneration. Animal research has shown that it can block the effects of aging in the eye.

Bilberry also contains the important nutrients quercetin and resveratrol. The latter is rapidly becoming one of the more recognized supplements for optimal aging programs. Nutrients in bilberry, like resveratrol, quercetin and anthocyanins, are thought to protect against free radical damage. Multiple studies have documented bilberry's protection against toxin damage, specifically from potassium bromate, an additive commonly found in baked goods.

This protection against free radicals and toxin exposure may qualify bilberry as part of a nutritional cancer prevention program. Indeed, scientists are investigating it as part of an anticancer team of supplements. Bilberry can be helpful in protecting against damage from radiation (in a topical form, with the detoxifier glutathione) as part of a chemotherapy regimen . This means it may protect against the damage to cells that leads to cancer, and help patients better tolerate cancer treatments.

This nutrient appears to be very safe, with no specific drug interactions reported. Bilberry is typically, and best, used in conjunction with other vitamins. Diabetics may receive vision improvement from bilberry since they are prone to damage of the tiny capillary vessels that feed the eye.

All Golden Lotus Botanicals are prepared via hydro-ethanolic extraction and contain varying ratios of ethyl alcohol for preservation and rapid absorption. Alcohol can be evaporated by placing extracts into hot water and steeping for about 5 mins.

Golden Lotus Botanicals is committed to preserving the rich traditions of herbal medicine and the promotion of wellness thru radiant health.  Providing herbalists and health care practitioners with the highest quality selections of botanicals and natural herbal remedies, empowering practitioners to meet their patient's particular needs.

Golden Lotus Botanical's herbs are procured by skilled herbalists who carefully select only the best raw materials available. Organic and ethically harvested herbs are always chosen whenever possible. Products are manufactured to the highest quality standards, yeilding fresh, concentrated extracts with effective clinical potency.

Golden Lotus Supports Eco-Friendly agriculture and Fair-Trade practices which preserve local environments, herb farmers and their ancient traditions of herb cultivation and processing.

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Golden Lotus Botanicals is committed to preserving the rich heritage of herbal traditions and the promotion of wellness thru radiant health.  We provide herbalists and health care practitioners with high quality selections of botanicals and custom formulations and natural herbal compounds, empowering practitioners to meet their patient's particular needs.
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