Cranberry has a long history of use as a natural way to promote urinary tract health.
Since it's difficult to drink enough Cranberry juice each day to get the benefits, and because commercially prepared Cranberry juice is high in sugar and full of empty
calories, we are fortunate to have Cranberry supplements available to make it easy to
care for your urinary health.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
History and Uses:
Cranberry is native to North America, and for hundreds of years, Cranberries have been used to promote urinary tract health. Two species of Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon and Vaccinium oxycoccus, may be used interchangeably in herbal medicine. They contain substances which alter the bacteria population in urine, and these substances seem to make harmful bacteria less likely to cling to the surface of cells in the urinary tract. Cranberry appears to inhibit the adhesion of bacteria (often E. coli) to the urinary tract, perhaps due to a polymer contained in the plant, and this action allows the harmful bacteria to be eliminated. The benzoic acid content in the berries works as a natural preservative. Cranberry is believed to be effective in inhibiting the formation of kidney stones and "bladder gravel," as well as to removing toxins from the blood. Cranberry has long been recommended for persons with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and is thought to not only prevent urinary tract infections, but also to eliminate odors associated with incontinence. Other suggested benefits for the use of Cranberry are to reduce inflammation and pain and to help improve digestion. A daily dose of Cranberry typically contains as much anthocyanidins as 100 mg of Grape Seed extract, with 50 mgs. of magnesium (12% of the U.S. RDA for magnesium) and 12.8 mgs. of potassium. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 153 elderly women (mean age, 78.5 years) investigated the effectiveness of consuming 300 ml. per day of a standard Cranberry beverage on bacteriuria and pyuria. It found that in one month, among women who had the infection and were on Cranberry beverage, their odds of having the infection in the next month were only 27% of the odds in the control group. The experimental group's odds of having bacteruria with pyuria at all were only 42% of the odds in the control group.
Ingredients: 100% Cranberry Standardized Extract (5-7% Anthocyanin) - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.
Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications associated with the use of Cranberry. However, it is suggested that you should consult with your health care provider before use if you have kidney stones or are taking medicines used for stomach acid or ulcers - examples: Cimetidine (Tagamet), Esomeprazole (Nexium), Famotidine (Pepcid), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Nizatidine (Axid), Omeprazole (Prilosec), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex), Ranitidine (Zantac). Taking Cranberry and the medicines listed above together may make the stomach ulcer medicines not work as well for you. Consult your physician before taking Cranberry if you are taking blood thinning medication - example: Warfarin (Coumadin), as this
may cause your blood to be too thin (clot less easily), making you bleed or bruise more easily.
Capsule Information:
Our Cranberry supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
