Blueberry extract

Blueberriesare not only suitable for making delicious compote or as an ingredient for the famous blueberry muffins. Their true strength lies in the plant pigments they contain, the anthocyanins, which give them their dark blue colorand stain the mouth and teeth red to purple when eaten. These ingredients make the little blue berry a superfood for the eyes.

What exactly are blueberries?

Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) – also known as bilberries or regionally as whortleberries or huckleberries – belong to the heather family. They are deciduous dwarf shrubs 10 to 60 centimeters high. The "cultivated blueberries"available in supermarkets are generally "American blueberries" (Vaccinium corymbosum), which are larger but less flavorful and less nutrient-rich.

What is special about blueberry extract?

In the 1960s, scientists discovered anthocyaninsin blueberries. The antioxidant protective effectof the blueberry is based on these plant pigments. In particular, the anthocyanins can protect the fine blood vessels of the eyes from damage by free radicalsand help the eyes stay healthy.

Use of blueberry extract

Dried blueberries are considered supportive of eye cell healthdue to their highly antioxidant ingredients. This makes them attractive to anyone who wants to maintain their vision for as long as possible and support their visual organs with the appropriate nutrients. Especially people who frequently work at a monitor, watch TV, or read a lot should do something good for their eyes as a counterbalance. For example, with a blueberry chia smoothie.

In addition, preparations containing blueberry extract are used as a particularly effective remedy to stop diarrhea. The blueberry also acts as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatoryagent.

What are the most important ingredients in blueberry extract?

In addition to the aforementioned antioxidant plant pigments, blueberries are rich in vitamin A precursors(alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, etc.). These form the basis for the valuable eye vitamin A.