Product Description
Quest Cranberry
Cranberry works by preventing microorganisms from adhering to the epithelial cells that line the urinary tract, and not by acidifying the urine, as was once believed. Escherichia coli, the most common UTI-causing bacteria, produces chemicals that enable to organism to cling to epithelial cells where they prolifereate and cause infection. Cranberry has been found to contain two substances that inhibit the adhesion acitivity of bacteria: fructose and an, as yet, unidentified polymeric compound.
Each capsule contains 500 mg of Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) dried juice concentrate. This product contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours, or corn, dairy, egg, gluten, shellfish, soy, or sulfites.
Dosage:
Adults take 1 capsule daily. Use for a minimum of four weeks to see a beneficial effect.
Warnings:
No side effects at recommended dosage.
Cranberry extract should not be used as a substitute for antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infections; however, it can be used as an adjunct therapy.
Consult a health care practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
There are multiple studies of cranberry for the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in healthy women and nursing-home residents. While no single study demonstrates the ability of cranberry to prevent UTIs, the sum total of favorable evidence combined with laboratory research tends to support this use. Most studies have been done using cranberry juice; however, because of the high sugar and moderate calorie content of cranberry juice, many people prefer to take a cranberry extract instead of juice.
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