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Botanical

Bilberry

Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, is a low European shrub related to the blueberry. Its dark blue berries are rich in anthocyanin pigments.

Also listed as European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry, blaeberry

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

InflammationModerateBNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Blood sugarWeight ManagementModerateBNo linked study
Cellular health & agingLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Eye HealthOrgan FunctionSmallBNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Immune Support20.1%
Essential Health18.8%
Energy10.9%
Cognition9.1%
Longevity7.8%
Gut Health7.1%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Bilberry nutrient profile