{"product_id":"bilberry-and-lutein-softgels","title":"Osterly Market Bilberry \u0026 Lutein Softgels","description":"\u003cp class=\"osm-front\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilberry fruit extract, with lutein named alongside it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilberry and lutein together in a softgel, both ingredients named on the label rather than hidden in a proprietary blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilberry is a European relative of the blueberry, rich in anthocyanins. It picked up its reputation from a wartime story about RAF pilots and night vision that has never held up in testing — controlled trials of bilberry and night vision are mostly negative. What bilberry does have is a reasonable antioxidant profile, and it pairs sensibly with lutein, which has better evidence behind it for macular pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne softgel daily with food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake with a meal containing fat — both actives absorb better that way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it three months before judging anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilberry may have a mild blood-thinning effect. Mention it before surgery or if you take an anticoagulant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the label\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilberry fruit extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLutein named separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 softgels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat this is not\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a night-vision product — that story is a myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a treatment for eye strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a high-dose lutein product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe straight answer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RAF night-vision story you have probably heard about bilberry is not true, and the trials that looked for the effect did not find it. We sell it as an antioxidant, which is what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum. Questions or a complaint about shipping or a product? Email us and a person will answer.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osterly Market","offers":[{"title":"120 softgels","offer_id":49637177131235,"sku":"OSM-P02","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0096\/3043\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-29_105328_c672d57f-f979-451f-9656-2bd520a2e8ce.png?v=1788018680","url":"https:\/\/osterly.us\/products\/bilberry-and-lutein-softgels","provider":"Osterly Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}