Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Composition
- Bilberry fruits contain larger amounts of catechin-type tannins.[1]
Healing Properties
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (Anticholinesterase)
Bilberry extract demonstrates moderate Acetylcholinesterase inhibition.
- Inhibiting the acetylcholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine, thereby increases both the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.[1:1]
- There is a strong positive correlation between anticholinesterase activity and total condensed tannins.
Neuroprotective
Antimutagenic
Antiaging
Antioxidant
Anthocyanins represent the main antioxidant compounds in wild berries. Bilberries contain anthocyanins mainly in the form of glucosides, galactosides and arabinosides of cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, petunidin and peonidin.[1:2]
Antiinflammatory
Chelator
Chelation of metal ions
Disease / Symptom Treatment
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cancer
Colorectal cancer
Synergistic Effects
Bilberry / Blackcurrant blend has the best synergistic effect.[1:3]