systematic_review
2004
High Quality
Bilberry anthocyanins and night vision: a systematic review of placebo-controlled trials
Canter PH, Ernst E
Published in Survey of Ophthalmology
Key Findings
Four of five rigorous placebo-controlled trials found no effect of bilberry anthocyanins on night vision in healthy subjects.
Conclusions
The night-vision claim is not supported; other ocular endpoints were not addressed.
Limitations
Small underlying trials and narrow focus on dark adaptation.
Supplements Studied
Bilberry
Herb
Four of five rigorous trials found no effect of bilberry anthocyanins on night vision in healthy subjects.
Outcomes Measured
Four of five rigorous trials found no effect of bilberry anthocyanins on night vision in healthy subjects.
Study Details
Year:2004
0Quality Score:8/10
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