Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) Concentrated Powder
Cranberries are native to North America. They are grown on approximately 58,000 acres of farmland across the northern United States, Chile and Canada. Cranberries are considered a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. Cranberries contain flavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, catechins and triterpenoids. These are powerful antioxidants that lead to their many benefits in the body.
Cranberry can act as a urinary deodorant by increasing urine acidity that can reduce the activity of certain bacteria that cause the breakdown of chemicals in the urine that produce a pungent odor. Supplementing with cranberry has been shown to help aid recovery and reduce risk of recurrences of urinary tract infections (UTI) and it is safe to take preventatively.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: Canada, USA
- Starting material: Spray dried cranberry juice 10:1
- Solvent for extraction: None used
- Stored form: Red powder
Non-GMO
Corn Allergen
Ingredient Benefits
Supports bladder health
Cranberry has microbial effects that can prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall, to reduce the chances of bladder infections.
Helps reduce frequency of urinary tract infections (UTI)
Cranberry juice powder can be used as a long-term preventative measure for reoccurring urinary tract infections. Recurrent UTIs can be a challenge to treat with long term antibiotic use as prevention, as there is a risk of bacterial resistance.
Natural antiseptic action against E. coli
Research has shown that the compounds in cranberries can alter E. coli bacteria, responsible for many human illnesses, in a way that leaves the bacteria unable to start an infection.
For UTI prevention in young women, there are randomized studies in women that were subject to recurrent urinary tract infections. The researchers determined less infections throughout the year for those who took cranberry juice and tablets as compared to the group that took a placeb
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