🍀Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Bilberry Extract (OPC)

capsule

Conditions addressed

Eye HealthCirculationAgingInflammation

Suggested dosage

1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Likely Safe

The fruit (as food or standardized extract) is widely considered safe in pregnancy at normal amounts; the leaf, used historically for different purposes, has less safety data and is used more cautiously.

Breastfeeding

Likely Safe

Fruit/extract is considered compatible with breastfeeding at normal amounts.

Children

Likely Safe

The fruit is a food-like antioxidant berry with no significant safety concerns for children.

Interactions & contraindications

Blood thinners

Additive antiplatelet effect.

Diabetes medications

May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.