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Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium myrtillus —Two Species—One Used as a Functional Food

Nutrients · 6 authors, 4 centres

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The review synthesizes existing literature and states that anthocyanin content in fresh berries is approximately 0.5%.

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The review synthesizes existing literature and states that anthocyanin content in fresh berries is approximately 0.5%. In vitro studies are cited for antioxidant, anti-glycation, and radical-scavenging effects, while known pharmacological effects include vascular regulation and potential anti-cancer activity. The authors conclude that both species can be used interchangeably as dietary supplements with anti-free radical action and in the prevention of cancer diseases and cataracts. No new experimental data were generated, limiting conclusions to previously published work.

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PMC10574057

Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium myrtillus —Two Species—One Used as a Functional Food

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Abstract Vaccinium uliginosum L. (commonly known as bog bilberry) and Vaccinium myrtillus L. (commonly known as bilberry) are species of the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae ). The red–purple–blue coloration of blueberries is attributed largely to the anthocyanins found in bilberries. Anthocyanins, known for their potent biological activity as antioxidants, have a significant involvement in the prophylaxis of cancer or other diseases, including those of metabolic origin. Bilberry is the most important economically wild berry in Northern Europe, and it is also extensively used in juice and food production. A review of the latest literature was performed to assess the composition and biological activity of V. uliginosum and V. myrtillus . Clinical studies confirm the benefits of V. uliginosum and V. myrtillus supplementation as part of a healthy diet. Because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and apoptosis-reducing activity, both bog bilberries and bilberries can be used interchangeably as a dietary supplement with anti-free radical actions in the prevention of cancer diseases and cataracts, or as a component of sunscreen preparations. Keywords: bog bilberry, Vaccinium uliginosum , Vaccinium myrtillus , bilberry, bioactive compounds, bioactive natural products, dietary supplement

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Agnieszka Kopystecka, Ilona Kozioł, Dominika Radomska et al.. Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium myrtillus—Two Species—One Used as a Functional Food. Nutrients. (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15194119

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Agnieszka Kopystecka, Ilona Kozioł, Dominika Radomska, Krzysztof Bielawski, Anna Bielawska, Monika Wujec

1Students’ Scientific Circle on Medical Law at the Department of Humanities and Social Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; [email protected] (A.K.); [email protected] (I.K.)
2Department of Synthesis and Technology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Bialystok, Kilinskiego 1 Street, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; [email protected]
3Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Bialystok, Kilinskiego 1 Street, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; [email protected]
4Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodzki Str., 20-093 Lublin, Poland