In 1998, researchers from Rutgers University identified that proanthocyanidins (PACs) from the cranberry fruit prevent Escherichia coli (E.coli), the primary bacteria responsible for UTIs, from attaching to cells in the urinary tract.
Thus, the bacteria are flushed from the tract rather than being allowed to adhere, grow and lead to infection.¹
Addition Rate: 7g per 50mls of water
Serving Size 7g
| Average Quantity per Serving | Average Quantity per 100g | |
| Energy | 80.2kj (19.2Cal) | 1150kj (274Cal) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate - total - sugars |
4.7g 4.7g | 66.8g 66.8g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Fat - total - saturated |
0.0g 0.0g | 0.0g 0.0g |
| Sodium | 16mg | 221mg |
| Vitamin C | 40.0mg (100% RDI) | 571mg |
| Vitamin A | 479µg (64% RDI) | 6850µg |
Fructose, Cranberry, Herbs (Couchgrass, Horsetail, Cornsilk), Dextrose, Food Acid (296, 331, 330), Anticaking Agent (551), Flavour, Vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin A), Mineral Salt (341)
¹ Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association 2003 www.cranberries.org
The herbs below may be useful for inflammation of the urinary tract. Their actions are mainly diuretic - increase the volume of urine and therefore flushing the urinary system - and demulcent - contain mucilage and have a soothing effect on the urinary tract.
| Herb | Action | Some Medicinal Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Elytrigia repens (couch grass) | Diuretic Demulcent (mucilage) | Urinary Tract: Benefits cystitis, prostatitis, urethitis. Mucilage soothes inflammed tissues. |
| Zea Mays (sweet corn, corn silk) | Diuretic Demulcent (mucilage) Antiseptic | Urinary Tract: Benefits urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, prostatic enlargement, incontinence. |
| Equisetum arvense (horsetail) | Astringent Diuretic | Urinary Tract: Benefits urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, prostatic enlargement, incontinence. |
| CAUTIONS: | Extreme caution in using diuretics in case of renal failure, urinary obstruction, glomerulonephritis. As with any other medication, caution in pregnancy and drug/herb interactions. |
|---|---|
| Cystitis: | Inflammation of the urinary bladder. |
| Urethritis: | Inflammation of the urethra. |
| Prostatitis: | Inflammation of the prostate. |
| Dysuria: | Painful or difficult urination. |
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