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Limited and inconsistent evidence suggests cranberry may reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women, but it is not recommended for treating existing UTIs.
Benefits
- May prevent bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract
- stomach
- and mouth
- potential anticancer effects (in vitro)
- may suppress H. pylori infection.
Key compounds
Proanthocyanidins (PACs)flavonol glycosidesanthocyaninsvitamin C
May help with
- Historically used by Native Americans and European settlers for bladder
- stomach
- blood
- liver disorders
- wounds
- diabetes
- and scurvy.
Best for these goals
May prevent bacterial adhesion in the urinary tractstomachand mouthpotential anticancer effects (in vitro)may suppress H. pylori infection.
How to use it
Juice, capsules, tablets, dried fruit
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Generally safe, but large amounts can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Avoid regular use if prone to kidney stones due to oxalate content. Conflicting evidence on safety during pregnancy/breastfeeding in large amounts. | Interactions: May increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, leading to increased bleeding risk; may interact with CYP450 and UGT substrate drugs; avoid with tacrolimus.
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