Common Names: bog blueberry
In a study on mice, researchers investigated the effects of bilberry on memory and learning impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease. The mice were divided into four groups, one of which was treated with 5% bilberry. The results showed that the group treated with both bilberry and Alzheimer's disease had a significant increase in probe crossing frequency during the probe test and an extended escape latency compared to the Alzheimer's disease control group. Additionally, bilberry significantly increased the time spent in the lighted area during the passive avoidance test. This suggests that bilberry may help to improve memory and learning abilities in Alzheimer's disease. However, there was no statistical significance found for the finding time of the hidden platform.