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Myrtille, cassis, anthocyanines et rétinopathie

Vaccinium myrtillus, Ribes nigrum, anthocyanosides and retinopathy

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Résumé

La myrtille et le cassis sont des fruits nutritifs qui peuvent avoir des effets biologiques simples comme l’amélioration de la vision nocturne. Leurs constituants principaux, les anthocynanidines, ont démontré une activité pharmacologique sur la circulation et en tant qu’antioxydants. À dose thérapeutique, ils peuvent avoir un effet bénéfique sur la vue en général et un effet réparateur sur les rétinopathies d’origine vasculaire (diabète et hypertension).

Abstract

Bilberry and blackcurrant are edible fruits which may have biological effects such as improved night vision. It has been demonstrated that their main compounds, anthocyanidines, have a pharmacological effect on capillary circulation and a scavenging effect on free radicals. In a therapeutic dosage they can have a beneficial effect on vision and can repair retinopathy of arteriopathical origin (diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure).

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Goetz, P. Myrtille, cassis, anthocyanines et rétinopathie. Phytothérapie 6, 122–124 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10298-008-0301-7

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