Cranberry Berry Extract
R153.00 – R420.00
Combination of cranberry extract (equivalent to 2.5g of fruit) together with cranberry whole fruit powder in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry. The Cranberry extract is standardised to 30% organic acids.
Reasons to Love
- Standardised cranberry extract
- Made using whole cranberries from Canada
- Rich in polyphenols
- No added sugar
Description
In traditional North American herbalism, cranberry has been used to prevent kidney stones and “bladder gravel” as well as to remove toxins from the blood.
Potential applications: Urinary tract infections, cellular protection, cataracts – anthocyanosides may protect both the lens and retina from oxidative damage, chronic venous insufficiency, prostatitis, kidney stones (calcium oxalate).
Known contraindications: Cranberry concentrate has no known side effects and has no known contraindications to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Interactions: Proton pump drugs that block stomach acid production can inhibit vitamin B12 uptake and absorption. Taking cranberry juice may help increase the local acidity in the stomach and improve uptake.
Useful links: Urinary tract infection – oregon grape root, garlic, probiotics, beta-carotene
Note many cranberry juice products on the market are known to contain sugar. Since sugar has a detrimental effect on the immune system, the use of sweetened cranberry juice cannot be recommended.
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Ingredients
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One vegan capsule provides:
| Ingredient | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cranberry concentrate powder | 200mg |
| Standardised Cranberry berry extract (30% organic acids) | 100mg |
| in a base of alfalfa. |
