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Cranberry Extract
Cranberry is a relatively small, red berry which grows on low-hanging vines in temperate zones in many regions of the United States and other parts of the world. The active ingredients in cranberry include chemical compounds called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins are potent antioxidants that appear to be able to decrease bacterial adherence to the bladder epithelium cells. The main benefit of this action is that bacteria have less likelihood of grouping together to cause bladder infection, urinary track infections and other related conditions. Cranberries also appear to lower bad cholesterol in the body, making them a heart healthy food, and they are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.*
Recommended for:
- Preventing urinary tract infections caused by bacteria
- Inhibiting the aggregation of bacteria that cause dental plaque
- Reducing the risk of heart disease
- Helping to prevent the development of kidney stones
- Fighting stomach ulcers
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