Description
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a widely spread shrub whose fruits are round, violet or purple berries with bluish tonality and contains high polyphenol concentrations, especially anthocyanins, which have shown antioxidant effect. The bilberry concentrate in MARNYS® Visionhelp provides 25% anthocyanosides. Bilberry helps maintain visual health through antioxidant effects and the maintenance of blood vessel integrity (EFSA ON HOLD 2001, 2002). Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and the mineral Zinc contribute to normal maintenance of vision; besides, Zinc contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism (EFSA). Vitamins C and E, and the mineral Selenium, contribute to cellular protection from oxidative damage. Moreover, vitamin C contributes to normal formation of collagen for normal blood vessel function (EFSA).