Bilberry extract shows colitis benefits: Animal study

Bilberry: Bilberries are found in very acidic, nutrient-poor soils throughout the temperate and subarctic regions of the world. They are closely related to North American wild and cultivated blueberries and huckleberries in the genus Vaccinium. One characteristic of bilberries is that they produce single or paired berries on the bush instead of clusters, as the blueberry does. (Wipedia)

"Anthocyanin-rich extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) may reduce inflammation in colitis patients and offer a natural alternative to steroids, suggests new research."

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Source: Bilberry. Wipedia. Retrieved on June 3, 2010. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilberry