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Cranberry

Promotes healthy urinary tract functioning.


	Benefits Cranberries contain powerful antioxidants Cranberry helps maintain urinary tract health May help prevent UTIs			Precautions These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Antibiotics

Cranberry may reduce adherence and colonization of certain strains of E. Coli to the bladder mucosa which may help in treating, or preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to E. Coli.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be used with caution when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Bacterial Infections

Cranberry reduces adherence and colonization of the bladder mucosa by certain strains of E. Coli. Consider supplementing with cranberry extracts when treating, or for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to E. Coli.

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.