Benefits
Vascular Health and Microcirculation
Bilberry anthocyanins improve microcirculation and capillary integrity. Foundation application for venous insufficiency adjunct and circulation support.
Retinal Health and Visual Function
Improves retinal blood flow and oxygen delivery; supports visual function in healthy aging and visual stress.
Contrast Sensitivity / Night Vision
Bilberry anthocyanins documented to improve contrast sensitivity — relevant to night vision, age-related visual decline.
Dry Eye Support
Some evidence for bilberry extracts supporting tear secretion functionality and dry eye comfort.
Antioxidant Defense
Anthocyanins are potent antioxidants; protect cells from oxidative damage.
BGG Quality Standards
Authenticated identity testing protects against bilberry market adulteration concerns.
Mechanism of action
Anthocyanin Capillary Integrity
Anthocyanins reduce capillary permeability — foundation of venous insufficiency and microcirculation applications.
Retinal Microcirculation
Improves blood and oxygen delivery to retinal tissue.
Antioxidant Activity
15+ anthocyanin types provide comprehensive antioxidant defense.
Authenticated Source
BGG quality testing protects against adulteration with cheaper related species.
Clinical trials
Multiple bilberry extract trials for visual function, contrast sensitivity, dry eye.
Adults across studies.
Improvements in visual function markers; established bilberry eye health evidence.
BGG clinical evaluation of MyrtiPRO for bilberry applications.
Adults across applications.
Eye and vascular health benefits.
About this ingredient
MYRTIPRO® is a PREMIUM BILBERRY EXTRACT (VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS) developed by BGG.
KEY DISTINCTIONS: (1) ≥25% ANTHOCYANIN standardization; (2) AUTHENTICATED IDENTITY (anti-adulteration); (3) European wild-harvest source; (4) BGG quality standards.
EVIDENCE-BASED USES: (1) Vascular health and microcirculation; (2) Retinal health and visual function; (3) Contrast sensitivity / night vision; (4) Dry eye support; (5) Antioxidant defense.
CRITICAL CAUTIONS: (1) BILBERRY ADULTERATION — major industry concern; verify MyrtiPRO® branding; (2) DOSE — 160-320 mg/day; (3) ANTICOAGULANT INTERACTION — modest effects; (4) MYRTIPRO vs MIRTOSELECT (Indena) — both authenticated branded bilberry options; Mirtoselect has higher anthocyanin standardization (≥36%) and longer research history; MyrtiPRO is BGG's quality option; both have evidence; (5) FOR EYE HEALTH — bilberry complementary to lutein/zeaxanthin (different mechanisms); (6) FOR VASCULAR HEALTH — bilberry adjunct to comprehensive venous insufficiency management; (7) BRAND VERIFICATION — MyrtiPRO® is BGG trademark; (8) Among BGG's quality botanical extracts.