Type:
Female Health
Dosage:
Recommended Adult Dosage:Take one capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
If pain, irritation or other symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor
Constituents:
Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit 50g Equiv to fresh fruit 17g Thats equal to more than 35 fresh cranberries in every capsule
Used For:
Cranberries are one of the best known natural products to help prevent the frequency of bacterial-based lower urinary tract discomfort. They also have powerful antioxidant properties that help to fight free radical damage in the body.
About:
By acidifying the urine, Cranberry has beneficial effects on the pain and discomfort of cystitis, and helps to controls levels of E. Coli the most common cause of cystitis. This is achieved through the actions of condensed tannins, or proanthocyanidins, which prevent the adhesion of bacteria to mucosal surfaces lining the bladder and bowel. There is also evidence that it may reduce the risk of kidney and bladder stones. In chronic cystitis patients with indwelling catheters Cranberry's deodorant properties help eliminate the urine odour and it is also used in incontinent patients for this indication.