May Protect Eye Health

Your eyes may become damaged by free radicals due to light. Your retina is particularly sensitive to blue light and ultraviolet A (UVA) light from the sun, as well as light from digital gadgets like smartphones and computers. Your retina is responsible for converting light into nerve signals that your brain interprets as vision. Studies in test tubes indicate that lingonberry extract may shield retinal cells from UVA and blue light-induced free radical damage. Anthocyanins are one type of plant chemical that provides this defense.

The consumption of berry anthocyanins increases blood levels of these beneficial plant components, which can go to your eyes, according to previous animal and human research. Eating a lot of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, which may contain lingonberries, has long been recommended as a way to support vision, even if further research is required to validate the benefits of lingonberry extract for eye health.