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anthocyanidin

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anthocyanidin (anˈ·thō·sī·anˑ··din),
n plant pigment thought to have antioxidant, antiplatelet, and wound-healing properties.


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Subsequent research found that bilberry contained anthocyanidin pigments that protect the light-sensitive pigment in the rods of the retina, rhodopsin.
Finally, the fruit of the bilberry shrub (Vaccinium mytrillus), especially rich in eye-protective flavonoids and anthocyanidin compounds, has a demonstrated ability to reduce near-sightedness, improve night vision and prevent diabetic retinopathy.
 
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