Food and Agricultural Immunology, 2021 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) is a medicinal fruit known for its high content of anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamins, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, tocopherols and phenolic acid.
Sung-Kwon Moon +2 more
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Protective role of Vaccinium myrtillus’s (Bilberry) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in experimental lower limb ischemia-reperfusion injury [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Skeletal muscle ischemia–reperfusion (IR) injury is a common clinical problem encountered in vascular and orthopedic surgery, trauma, and transplantation, and is characterized by pronounced oxidative stress and structural tissue damage ...
Ali Dogan Dursun +8 more
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Bilberry Expansion in the Changing Subalpine Belt [PDF]
PlantsBilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) expansion in subalpine and alpine ecosystems is increasing due to climate change and reduced land management. This review examines bilberry traits, environmental responses, and ecosystem impacts.
Miroslav Zeidler, Marek Banaš
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Short-Term Supplementation with 100% Bilberry Products and Its Effects on Body Composition and Lipid Profile in Overweight/Obese Women [PDF]
MetabolitesIntroduction: Overweight and obesity are major public health concerns, often leading to increased cardiovascular risk. Methods: This eight-week interventional study examined whether regular consumption of two natural bilberry products could improve body ...
Marta Habanova +6 more
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Biochemical Study of Bilberry Extract Potential in Preventing Retinal Damage in Rat Model of Diabetes Induced by Streptozotocin/Nicotinamide [PDF]
LifeType 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing global health concern, with diabetic retinopathy (DR) representing a major microvascular complication that contributes significantly to vision impairment. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of
Maja Petrović +4 more
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Preliminary Analysis of Bilberry NaDES Extracts as Versatile Active Ingredients of Natural Dermocosmetic Products: In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Tyrosinase, Anti-Hyaluronidase, Anti-Collagenase, and UV Protective Properties [PDF]
PlantsBilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) fruits represent the recognized wellspring of bioactive compounds with various documented bioactivities. Although bilberry leaves are often treated as industrial by-products, they also represent a valuable source of ...
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Antioxidants, 2021 Previous studies indicate that bilberry with high amounts of phenolic compounds can inhibit carcinogenic processes of colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo. However, no studies have focused on the effects of bilberry on oral cancer.
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International Journal of Food Properties, 2023 This study aimed to investigate the nutritional and antioxidant composition of dried wild bilberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry pomaces by evaluating the proximate content, titratable acidity, color, total phenolics, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins
Ana Maria Blejan +3 more
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Animals, 2021 The experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of bilberry extract on growth performance, meat quality, antioxidant status, and immune function of yellow-feathered chickens.
Yibing Wang +5 more
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Anticancer Effects of Lingonberry and Bilberry on Digestive Tract Cancers
Antioxidants, 2021 Wild berries are part of traditional Nordic diets and are a rich source of phytochemicals, such as polyphenols. Various berry treatments have shown to interfere with cancer progression in vitro and in vivo. Here, we systematically reviewed the anticancer
Tuulia Onali +4 more
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