Bilberry is being used to help improve eyesight.
Proven to strengthen blood vessels and capillary walls and protect the eye membrane, bilberry was first noticed by British pilots in the Second World War who reported that their night vision improved when they ate bilberry jam.
Since then the frui
t has been used as a nutritional supplement to support eye disorders such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Healthy Direct has used the potent antioxidants to produce 500mg and 5,000mg tablets which can contribute to the prevention or slow down the deterioration of eyes with age.
Bilberries also have anti-inflammatory properties which can help health conditions such as varicose veins and gout while acting as a general all-over health supplement.
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Breast milk cuts cholesterol risk
Scientists have discovered another reason why breast is best – it can lower your blood cholesterol in later life, according to research from St George's, University of London funded by the British Heart Foundation.
The study discovered that exposure to breast milk in the first months of life may reduce blood cholesterol levels and the risk of developing heart disease in adult life.
The findings are based on a review of data from over 17,000 participants (4,608 were formula-fed and 12,890 were breast-fed) showing adults who had been breastfed had a lower mean total blood cholesterol than those who had been fed formula.
It concludes that early exposure to the high cholesterol content of human milk affects long-term cholesterol metabolism, which may modify the risk of a child developing cardiovascular disease in later life.
British breakfast linked to cancer
Eating a fry-up every day increases the risk of bowel cancer by 63 per cent, according to scientists.
The traditional full English has always been highlighted as being bad for your health, but now it's been found that the processed meat and high number of calories in a fry-up raise the chances of developing the disease , says the World Cancer Research Fund report.
In another study, eating two eggs a day helped people on a calorie-controlled diet lose weight and reduce their cholesterol.
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