Research published in Functional Foods in Health and Disease showed that MyrtiPro—BGG’s standardized bilberry extract containing 36% anthocyanins by HPLC—inhibited the decrease in accommodative function caused by oxidative stress from use of video display terminals (VDT), like computers and smartphones.
 
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study involved 32 healthy Japanese adults who were administered either one MyrtiPro capsule containing 43.2 mg anthocyanins per day or a similar-looking placebo. The study’s primary outcome was a change in the pupillary response (average of both dominant and non-dominant eyes) between pre- and post-VDT usage. Researchers concluded the Bilberry extract “inhibited the decrease in accommodative function caused by oxidative stress due to VDT use.”    
 
“This is a very positive outcome that can lead to daily benefits for millions of computer users, smart phone users and video gamers around the world,” said researcher Takahiro Sekikawa, PhD. “It’s extremely encouraging that a relatively low dose of anthocyanins for six weeks was confirmed to safely inhibit the decline in accommodation caused by VDT use and improve eye function.”  
 
BGG’s Global Chief Scientific Officer, Yanmei Li, PhD, added, “BGG is proud to continue to invest in clinical research documenting health benefits for our portfolio of ingredients. This is the second study published already in 2021 showing eye health benefits involving MyrtiPro Bilberry.”