Anthocyanidins: Bilberry’s Superpower

At the end of 2017, Cactus Botanics premiered our European Bilberry Powder Extract, which received tremendous interest – antioxidants as a category continue to flourish. Consumers love antioxidants and are eager to learn about the various types of antioxidants that confer health benefits.

Cactus Botanics has worked to secure a sustainable supply of bilberry, and has achieved a high-anthocyanidin content in our powder. We offer European Bilberry Powder Extract standardized for anthocyanidins 25% HPLC which is now available from our California warehouse.

better heart health, and a range of other positive effects. Anthocyanidins have also been shown to have a positive effect on collagen, the tissues under the skin.

According to Chu et al, in their chapter about bilberry in Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd Edition, bilberry is mostly known for its ability to support vision, but it has been reported to lower blood glucose and lipids, support healthy inflammatory response, and lower oxidative stress. This makes bilberry highly attractive for supplements targeting inflammation control, blood sugar support, antioxidant formulas, heart health and brain support.

Please email us at
info@cactusbotanics.com for more information, and we can arrange samples to send to you for quality approval.