Also known as:
Cranberry Extract
What it's supposed to do?
To help treat a urinary tract
infections (UTI's, bladder infections).
How it's supposed to work?
It's thought that a compound in
the cranberry juice sticks to bacteria in the gut and bladder, and prevents
the bacteria from causing infection.
Does it work?
Maybe.
One study showed that cranberry
juice can decrease the amount of bacteria in the urine.
Is it safe?
No problems known.
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