With a nutritional profile resembling that of blueberries, they are commonly known as European blueberries.

Bilberries are rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial plant compounds that help protect your body against damage and disease. Bilberries contain vitamin C and phenolic acids and are an especially good source of anthocyanins,
the powerful flavonoid antioxidant that gives red, purple,

and blue fruits and vegetables their characteristic color. Bilberries are most popular for their purported ability to improve vision, particularly night vision.

Studies suggest that supplementing with 160–480 mg of powdered bilberry extract daily may reduce eye dryness and other symptoms

of eye fatigue caused by working with video display terminals. Bilberries may help fight inflammation, which is believed to be the root cause of many diseases.