Bilberry Extract Supplement - Natural Bilberry Extract for Eye Health

Bilberry extract has become one of the most widely-used supplements in the world for maintaining normal vision, improving micro circulation in the eye and for relieving tired eyes. A number of studies have also demonstrated the powerful antioxidant action of anthocyanosides in this supplement, now available to buy at Supersmart.

What benefits are associated with Bilberry Extract?

Bilberry extract supplements (Vaccinium myrtillus fructus) and the antioxidant bioflavonoids (anthocyanosides) present in bilberry help:

• Night vision acuity.
• Speed up the eyes' ability to adapt to darkness and recover from dazzle.
• Synthesise sufficient rhodopsin (a protein essential for night vision).
• Protect ocular tissues from exposure to light (including television and computer screens!).
• Improve circulation in the microcapillaries which criss-cross the eye.

Buy Bilberry Extract capsules for eye health benefits.

Other supplements of interest from Supersmart

As well as supplementing with Bilberry Extract, you may find these other nutritional supplements of interest too.

Discover the properties of Macula Plus, a new formulation that combines several ingredients for optimal eye nutrition. See also Smart Eyes™, containing a specific form of carnosine, N-Acetyl l-Carnosine, that helps protect the eyes against light-induced damage.

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