Blueberry anthocyanins have received increasing attention for their remarkable antioxidant, vision improvement, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular disease prevention properties. However, the application of blueberry anthocyanins is limited due to their instability and the difficulty in absorption and utilization by the human body. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the species of blueberry (genus Vaccinium), the distribution of those species and the bioactivity of blueberry anthocyanins. Furthermore, the current review discusses the applications of blueberry anthocyanin-rich extracts, challenges in their application, and strategies to improve their bioavailability in the process of further development in the food and nutrition industry.

蓝莓花青素因其卓越的抗氧化、改善视力、抗炎和预防心血管疾病的特性而受到越来越多的关注。然而，蓝莓花青素由于其不稳定性和人体难以吸收利用而限制了其应用。这篇综述全面总结了蓝莓的种类（越桔属）、这些种类的分布以及蓝莓花青素的生物活性。此外，本综述还讨论了蓝莓富含花青素提取物的应用、应用中的挑战以及在食品和营养行业进一步发展过程中提高其生物利用度的策略。