Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Bilberry
What is it?
A short shrubby perennial that grows in the forests and on the moors of northern Europe.
What does it do?
Many of the medicinal qualities of bilberry derive from anthocyanosides, the plant's main constituents, which are potent antioxidants. These compounds help to counteract cell damage caused by the unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals.
Common Uses
Maintains healthy vision, treats diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and macular degeneration, relieves varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
Dosage
Normal doses range from 40 to 100 mg of bilberry extract two or three times a day.
Caution
If you have a medical condition, consult your doctor before taking supplements.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.