topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis systematic review aimed to evaluate randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence on the effects of carotenoids, anthocyanins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and combined nutraceutical formulations on refractive outcomes, axial length, macular pigment optical density (MPOD), visual function, and symptoms of visual fatigue.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimEligible studies were RCTs involving individuals with myopia or at risk of myopia, comparing nutritional supplementation with placebo or active controls.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimTwo reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground/objectives Nutritional supplementation has been proposed as a potential adjunct strategy in myopia prevention and control through antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and extracellular matrix-regulating mechanisms.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe second study confirmed the GBP benefits on mood states and a visually consistent downward trend in reaction times across all four cognitive performance tests at both GBP dosages, suggesting improved processing speed in response to various stimuli.
evidence level2
citationHawkins K (2026)
sourceHealth Benefits of a Standardized <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Extract Associated With Phosphatidylserine in Alleviating Mental Stress and Cognitive Performance: Results From Two Exploratory Randomized Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimMental health is threatened every day by the stressors of life: frenetic work rhythms, stressful conditions can generate anxiety, depression, cognition, and sleep problems.
evidence level2
citationHawkins K (2026)
sourceHealth Benefits of a Standardized <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Extract Associated With Phosphatidylserine in Alleviating Mental Stress and Cognitive Performance: Results From Two Exploratory Randomized Trials.
topicBilberry Visual Performance Randomized Trial
claimAmong natural products with properties to support mental health, Gingko biloba extract with phosphatidylserine (GBP) was exploited with the aim of evaluating its benefits in cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall quality of life.
evidence level2
citationHawkins K (2026)
sourceHealth Benefits of a Standardized <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Extract Associated With Phosphatidylserine in Alleviating Mental Stress and Cognitive Performance: Results From Two Exploratory Randomized Trials.