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Are you getting Enough Vitamin C in your Diet? If not, take Bilberry

by Sherlys Planet Holistic Sheryls Planet Holistic

Bilberries are navy blue fruits, similar in shape to blueberries, but tinnier, smoother, and deeper. 

 

Recent studies have shown that a substance in bilberries—Anthocyanosides, tends to enhance the development of coronary arteries that could have protective effects on the type of vision loss in diabetic patients.

 

What is Anthocyanosides?

 

Anthocyanosides are part of the class of antioxidants rich in flavonoids present in various plants and fruits. It is widely found in huge quantities in blue, purple, and red berries and purple colored vegetables.

 

Uses of Bilberry in Ayurveda

 

Bilberry extract strengthens blood vessels, treats diarrhea, lowers glucose level, improves circulation, and treat retinopathy.

 

Bilberry Extract and Retinopathy

 

Retinopathy is a disease that refers to the nerves in the eyes that are most likely to occur in people with diabetes. 

 

Studies have shown that people with retinopathy, who took bilberry extract during the research, indicate signs of improving the blood vessels in the eyes and minimize hemorrhaging. 

 

The study that has been conducted out to date has been limited in scope, and so, although the bilberry extract is promising. Investigators are yet to figure out much bilberry extract will help to minimize the progression of retinopathy. 

 

Bilberries and Lower Blood Levels

 

Bilberry concentrate is not accepted as a treatment for diabetes, but diabetic patients may find that it significantly lowers blood sugar levels.

If you are taking blood glucose-lowering medications that can cause hypoglycemia, you might need to monitor your glucose levels and take measures to protect that glucose level does not go too low in your body.

 

Evolving Nutritional Benefits of Bilberry

 

Bilberry boosts the function of the brain; granulated bilberry pills are connected to increased long-term and working memory in older people.

 

Bilberry can be able to kill bacteria. Test-tube tests show that bilberries can have antibacterial activity on pathogenic bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus and salmonella.

 

Bilberry extract improves Ulcerative Colitis signs. A research in thirteen people showed that daily consumption of bilberry supplements decreased oxidative stress of the colon and rectum in people with ulcerative colitis.

 

Adding Bilberry in your diet

 

Bilberry in Ayurveda  state that it can be consumed dried, fresh, or as a portion of any dish that might include bilberries.

 

Bilberries make a perfect complement to muffins, pancakes, and other baked food items. They are also ideal for oatmeal, yogurt, salads, and smoothies. 

 

If you cannot access bilberry fruit easily, you can add its supplement to your diet. It is available in powdered or tablets form on ayurvedic online stores.

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