The Solgar Bilberry Berry Extract with Blueberry is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 200mg blueberry powder (Vaccinium corymbosum) and 60mg standardized bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) per capsule. The bilberry extract is standardized to 25% in anthocyanins, which means it provides 15mg of anthocyanins per capsule. The package contains 60 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to enrich their diet with anthocyanins, those who spend many hours in front of screens and seek dietary support with plant pigments, and those who do not regularly consume dark berries.
Bilberry and blueberry are related species in the same genus, but they are not the same plant. The bilberry, the European Vaccinium myrtillus, has dark flesh throughout and is one of the densest sources of anthocyanins in nature. The blueberry, the American Vaccinium corymbosum, has light-colored flesh and dark peel, with a lower overall concentration.
Anthocyanins are water-soluble plant pigments of the flavonoid family, and they are what give fruits their deep blue to purple color. Their color changes with the pH of the environment, which is why the same extract appears reddish in an acidic solution and blue in a neutral one. The formula combines the whole fruit powder, which brings the full natural mixture of compounds, with the standardized extract, which ensures a consistent amount of anthocyanins in each batch. Anthocyanins remain the subject of extensive research, and the related claims are under evaluation by the EFSA.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the formulation is described as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Bilberry and anthocyanins do not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remain the subject of research, so no specific effect on vision or microcirculation is attributed to the product in the rest of the text.
The composition does not contain vitamins or minerals in amounts that justify approved claims: beta carotene and L-ascorbic acid are present only as an antioxidant system to protect the formula, not as active ingredients. Thus, what distinguishes the product is its form and standardization.
The dose of 15mg of anthocyanins per capsule, with a range of intake from one to three capsules, provides a daily intake of 15 to 45mg of anthocyanins and 200 to 600mg of blueberry powder. The form is a phytocapsule with a vegetable cellulose shell, suitable for vegans, with a natural blueberry flavor. The formula is declared to be without yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. It should be noted that the excipients include sucrose and modified corn starch, which is worth checking for those who closely monitor sugar intake.
It suits adults who want a steady daily intake of anthocyanins without depending on the seasonality of fresh berries. It suits those who work many hours in front of screens or in bright lighting conditions and want to nutritionally enhance the variety of plant compounds they receive. It suits vegans, as the product is declared suitable for them. Finally, it suits those who want flexibility in dosage, from one to three capsules daily.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. It does not replace regular ophthalmological check-ups, which remain the only way to monitor eye health.
Main ingredients: per 1 phytocapsule, blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) powder 200mg, standardized extract of bilberry fruits (Vaccinium myrtillus) 60mg, providing 15mg anthocyanins (25%).
Other ingredients: bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, modified corn starch, guar gum), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), natural blueberry flavor, anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate), antioxidant Phyto X® (beta carotene and L-ascorbic acid mixture).
Free from: yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: taken as a dietary supplement for adults, 1 to 3 phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 60-phytocapsule package covers two months. With two it covers one month and with three it covers twenty days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, as well as in diabetes treatment. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
They are two different species of the same genus. Bilberry has dark flesh throughout and denser anthocyanins, while blueberry has light-colored flesh.
Each capsule provides 15mg of anthocyanins from the 25% standardized bilberry extract.
From one to three phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
The 60 phytocapsules last for two months with one capsule per day, for one month with two, and for twenty days with three.
The excipients include sucrose as a bulking agent, in a very small amount. If you are strictly monitoring sugar intake, take this into account.
They are used as an antioxidant system to protect the formula itself, not as active ingredients, and the amounts do not justify health claims.
No. It is a dietary supplement, not a substitute for examination and monitoring by an ophthalmologist.
Yes. The capsule shell is made of vegetable cellulose and the product is declared suitable for vegans.
* Bilberry, blueberry, and anthocyanins do not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims to the benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a human disease.
** Information about the plant ingredients. The related health claims on botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
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Tel: 800 116 80 68
Key ingredients: per 1 phytocapsule, blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) powder 200mg, titled extract of bilberry fruits (Vaccinium myrtillus) 60mg, providing 15mg anthocyanins (25%).
Other ingredients: fillers (microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, modified corn starch, guar gum), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), natural blueberry flavor, anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate), antioxidant Phyto X® (mixture of beta carotene and L-ascorbic acid).
Free from: yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy products, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: taken as a dietary supplement for adults, 1 to 3 phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the pack of 60 phytocapsules covers two months. With two it covers one month and with three it covers twenty days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, as well as in treatment for diabetes. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
