Friday, May 13, 2011

Cranberry Extract

Ummmm the thought of cranberries makes people face crunch up.. Not me I love me some 100% cranberry juice.. After reading this I think I'll be adding cranberry extract to my diet and remove the juice because of sugar!!


Cranberry extract provides urinary tract support without the unwanted sugar found in cranberry juice or juice cocktails, which can encourage the growth of unfriendly bacteria. It enhances the acidity of urine and maintains a healthy urinary tract ecology.

One study suggested the potential for cranberry juice to interact with lectin receptors and maintain a healthy bladder wall. At Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, a randomized double blind, placebo-controlled trial involving over 150 female volunteers reported positive support for a healthy urinary tract after administration of a cranberry beverage.

d-Mannose, a simple sugar found in cranberries and other fruit, is included in this formula to provide concentrated support. One study examining the effect of d-mannose on epithelial cells suggested that it may play a role in supporting healthy genitourinary function by maintaining a healthy mucosal surface.

I think I need to go to the health food store and get some cranberry powder or pills

4 comments:

  1. Calling all South Fla residents. May 29, 2011 Empower Our World Inc. will be hosting its 2011 annual Lupus Awareness Gala & Brunch. Ticket donations are $60 and it includes: a keepsake photo, full meal, open wine bar, live entertainment, fashion extravaganza, and so much more. Please join us as we dedicate this event to those living with Lupus and those that have left us due to Lupus. Also if your unable to attend the event please still email us a photo of yourself and your story no more than 6 sentences to charity@empowerourworld2011.org and you will be featured on our Lupus survivor wall.

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  2. I used to use cranberry juice exclusivel for my urinary tract infections but since I have adopted The Oxygen Therapy Program as my therapy choice for life, I don't get urinary tract infections anymore.

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  3. Crazy sorry I can't make it.. Thanks for the invite

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  4. Selena Can you email me some information @ nicolenlupus@aol.com Make sure you put something in the subject to let me know what the email is or about because I GET SO MANY EMAILS.. THANKS

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