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==News About Bilberry== | ==News About Bilberry== | ||
'''Bilberry vs. Astaxanthin''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/bilberry-vs-astaxanthin-10319.html | |||
:By Clay McNight | |||
Astaxanthin and bilberry are powerful antioxidants that have been used to treat a variety of conditions. Astaxanthin is a pigment that belongs to a class of chemicals known as carotenoids, a group of potent antioxidants. Bilberry is a fruit whose antioxidant properties come from plant pigments known as anthocyanosides. Both substances may have a potential role in improving eye health as well as lowering the risk for certain diseases. | |||
:Bilberry Background | |||
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, bilberry may strengthen blood vessels, improve circulation and lower LDL cholesterol, which makes it useful in helping prevent atherosclerosis. These properties may be due to its key substances, known as anthocyanosides, which can help prevent blood platelets from sticking together. In Europe, bilberry has been used for almost a thousand years to treat diarrhea. It is thought to work by reducing inflammation in the intestinal tract through substances known as tannins. According to MedlinePlus, bilberry is possibly effective for treating retinal eye problems in people with diabetes or high blood pressure. Poor circulation may harm the retina, and flavonoids in bilberry leaf may help improve circulation. | |||
:Bilberry Research | |||
A 2011 review of bilberry published in "Herbal Medicine" notes that while bilberry is most commonly thought of as a vision enhancement herb, it also possesses anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties, which make it useful in the treatment of a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia and other age-related diseases. A study published in 2010 in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" found that in an animal model, bilberry was able to prevent ocular inflammation, which demonstrates its beneficial effects on eye health. | |||
:Astaxanthin Background | |||
Astaxanthin is the pigment that creates the color of many marine creatures, including salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp and certain types of algae. According to WebMD, astaxanthin has been used for treating Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, high cholesterol and age-related macular degeneration. It can also be applied topically on the skin to protect against sunburn. Although astaxanthin is not an essential nutrient, increased intake of astaxanthin may provide health benefits, according to NYU Langone Medical Center. Salmon and krill oil are both rich sources of astaxanthin. | |||
:Astaxanthin Research | |||
Research on astaxanthin suggests that it may be beneficial for improving eye health and slowing the aging process. An article published in "Alternative Medicine Review" in 2011 noted that astaxanthin was able to improve clarity of vision and eye accommodation -- a reflex action of the eye -- in several Japanese randomized controlled trials. The article also noted that astaxanthin is effective in protecting against inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as slowing age-related functional decline. A study published in 2010 in "Nutrition & Metabolism" also found that astaxanthin is able to decrease inflammation and enhance immune function in humans. | |||
:Conclusion | |||
Bilberry and astaxanthin are both effective in improving eye health and protecting against degenerative eye diseases. However, these powerful antioxidants also have general health-promoting properties that can help make them useful in slowing the aging process by battling age-related diseases. | |||
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'''What Is Bilberry Extract?''' | '''What Is Bilberry Extract?''' | ||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/bilberry-extract-7930.html | *Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/bilberry-extract-7930.html | ||