Bilberry extract is commonly used to maintain a healthy heart and efficient blood vessels. Anthocyanins help support the lining of the blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, relaxing arterial stiffness, and contributing to healthy blood platelet formation. Anthocyanins also help regulate cholesterol levels. High LDL cholesterol increases the presence of atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque inside the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis causes high blood pressure and increases the likelihood of stroke or heart attack.

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