Super Berries: Nature's Shield Against the Screen Time Tax
October 15 2025
Our eyes weren't built for this.
Evolution designed them for a world of varied distances and natural light.
The modern workday, however, forces them into a relentless, unnatural state of high-demand focus.
For 8, 10, even 12 hours a day, they are locked in a marathon of constant re-focusing on a fixed, artificial, intense light source just inches from our face.
This constant, high-intensity work does two things:
It causes physical strain:
Our blink rate can drop by over 60%, leading to dryness and fatigue. The tiny ciliary muscles that control our focus become overworked.
It creates oxidative stress:
Our eyes are subjected to a constant stream of high-energy light, which can generate free radicals - unstable molecules that put our delicate ocular cells at risk.
This unprecedented state of physiological stress demands a solution of equal power.
But the most advanced blueprint for defense wasn't created in a lab; it's been perfected in nature for millennia.
The Real Superfoods.
Nature has its own set of high-performance tools, but not all are created equal for the unique demands of modern life.
For our VysioBerry™ blend, I didn't just choose 'superfoods'; I went on a mission to recruit nature's elite.
I selected four berries that are not only nutritional powerhouses, packed with a wide spectrum of benefits for total-body wellness, but are also uniquely and powerfully equipped to support the body against the specific demands of a digital life.
This is not a coincidence.
This is a deliberate recruitment of nature's best defenders, engineered into a single, potent formula.
Think of them as your daily antioxidant defense team.
Here’s the lineup.
Bilberry
Supports Eye Fatigue from Screens
In a clinical study, office workers who spent long hours in front of screens reported a significant reduction in symptoms of eye fatigue after supplementing with bilberry extract.1
A Powerhouse of Antioxidants
The deep blue color of bilberries is a direct indicator of their high concentration of anthocyanins, a class of powerful antioxidants that help protect the body's cells from oxidative stress.2
A History of High Performance
British Royal Air Force pilots in WWII reportedly consumed bilberry jam before night missions to support their visual acuity in the dark.3
Mulberry
Internal Sunglasses
Mulberries are a natural source of lutein & zeaxanthin, crucial antioxidants that concentrate in the macula of the eye, where they help to filter potentially harmful, high-energy blue light.4
A Surprising Source of Iron
Unlike most common berries, mulberries provide a valuable source of iron, an essential mineral that is critical for maintaining energy levels and supporting red blood cell production.5
Contains the "Red Wine" Antioxidant
They are a natural source of resveratrol, the same famous antioxidant compound found in red wine, widely studied for its ‘anti-aging’ properties.6
Blackcurrant
The Vitamin C King
Gram for gram, blackcurrants contain over three times the amount of Vitamin C as oranges, a powerful antioxidant essential for immune function, collagen production & oxidative defence.7
Supports Dark Adaptation
The specific anthocyanins found in blackcurrants were shown in a human study to help improve the eye's ability to adapt to darkness and may help reduce visual fatigue.8
Supports Performance & Recovery
The unique compounds in blackcurrants have been shown in studies to support healthy circulation, which is vital for endurance and recovery during periods of intense mental or physical effort.9
Black Elderberry
A Shield for Immune Support
For centuries, elderberry has been a cornerstone of traditional herbal medicine, used to support the body's natural immune defenses, particularly during seasonal challenges.10
Supports Performance Under Stress
The potent anthocyanins in elderberry have been researched for their ability to support cognitive function and mood, which is crucial during the high-pressure periods that define an ambitious workload.11
Antioxidant Support for Eyes
The high antioxidant capacity of elderberry contributes to protecting the body's cells, including the delicate cells of the eye, from the oxidative stress that is a part of digital life.12
The Unfair Advantage.
The evidence is clear.
Your workday is a state of constant physiological stress and nature has provided a powerful defense.
I've harnessed that defense, combining these four potent super berries into a single, synergistic formula.
Day Shift™ is more than a supplement; it's your new daily essential.
The antioxidant arsenal you need to survive & thrive in the digital world.
References
- Ozawa, Y., Kawashima, M., Inoue, S., Inagaki, K., Suzuki, T., Ooe, E., Kobayashi, S., & Tsubota, K. (2015). Bilberry extract supplementation for preventing eye fatigue in video display terminal workers. The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 19(5), 548–554.
- Pojer, E., Mattivi, F., Johnson, D., & Stockley, C. S. (2016). The Case for Anthocyanin Consumption to Promote Human Health: A Review. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 15(1), 3–18.
- Wargovich, M. J. (2011). Chapter 4: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.). In Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects (2nd ed.). CRC Press/Taylor & Francis.
- Eisenhauer, B., Natoli, S., Liew, G., & Flood, V. M. (2017). Lutein and Zeaxanthin—Food Sources, Bioavailability, and Dietary Variety in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Protection. Nutrients, 9(2), 120.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. (2019). FoodData Central, FDC ID: 169921 (Mulberries, raw).
- Khan, I., Bahuguna, A., Kumar, M., Bajpai, V., & Kang, S. (2t017). A comprehensive review on the nutraceutical and therapeutic potential of Morus alba. Food Research International, 100(Pt 1), 329–344.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. (2019). FoodData Central, FDC ID: 171686 (Blackcurrants, raw) & FDC ID: 169918 (Oranges, raw).
- Nakaishi, H., Matsumoto, H., Tominaga, S., & Hirayama, M. (2000). Effects of black currant anthocyanoside intake on dark adaptation and VDT work-induced transient refractive alteration in healthy humans. Alternative medicine review: a journal of clinical therapeutic, 5(6), 553–562.
- Cook, M. D., Myers, S. D., Blacker, S. D., & Willems, M. E. (2015). New Zealand blackcurrant extract improves cycling performance and fat oxidation in cyclists. European journal of applied physiology, 115(11), 2357–2365.
- Tiralongo, E., Wee, S. S., & Lea, R. A. (2016). Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients, 8(4), 182.
- Travica, N., D'Cunha, N. M., Naumovski, N., Mellor, D. D., Garde, A., & Stojanovska, L. (2020). The effect of anthocyanin-rich foods on cognitive performance: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. The British journal of nutrition, 123(5), 537–548.
- Strugała, P., Loi, S., Maxia, A., & Gabrielska, J. (2019). A Comprehensive Study on the Antioxidant and Protective Effects of Sambucus nigra L. on the Oxidative Stress in the Human Ocular Cells. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 8(6), 183.