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Cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon;trans-resveratrol ).

a higher level of proanthocyanidins (PAC) than commercially available whole cranberry extracts, including the market leader, said Decas.

PACs, or condensed tannins, have been identified as the active component responsible for inhibiting the adhesion of certain bacteria to cell walls. This is the likely mechanism behind cranberry's ability to fight urinary tract infections. These are caused by bacteria in the stool and foods that alter the properties of the fecal bacterial flora may be able to reduce the risk of the disease.

Antioxidants in fruit are also thought to play a role in fighting disease.

Recent research in the US tested the effectiveness of cranberry juice cocktail in disabling a number of E. coli bacteria, some of which are resistant to certain drugs. Preventing UTIs could potentially reduce the use of antibiotics, and subsequently reduce further development of antibiotic resistance.

Cranberry, a close relative of the blueberry, has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Cranberries include many substances which scientists have learned promote good health, including:

• Proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins which restrain bacterial colonization thus inhibiting bladder and urinary tract infections.
• Organic acids, quinic, molic and citric acids which acidify the urine preventing the formation of kidney stones.
• Vitamins and minerals a rich source of Vitamins A and C, among others, which act as antioxidants and help protect against colds and flu.

Fight Urinary Track Infections Perhaps cranberrys most well known use is for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). UTIs affect nearly one of every two women at some point during their life. UTIs result in 5 million doctor visits each year and are often treated with antibiotics. The proanthocyanidins in cranberry prevent the bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall thus keeping it from spreading and making it easier to flush the bacteria out of the system with the urine.

The quinic acid in cranberry helps acidify the urine which in turn lowers the level of ionized calcium, the most common cause of kidney stones. Concentrated Cranberry Powder Our concentrated cranberry contains the equivalent of 34 pounds of whole cranberries in each pound of cranberry powder. The cranberry powder consist of 100% cranberry fruit solids and contains a perfect balance of naturally occurring organic acids in their synergistic ratios. Unlike cranberry juice cocktail products, our cranberry concentrate contains no sugar.

Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule with eight (8) ounces of water three (3) times daily.

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