Description
Viridian Cranberry Berry 90 caps
Vegan, Kosher, Veg Caps
Standardised extract in cranberry concentrate base.
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One vegetarian capsule provides:
| Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
| Cranberry concentrate powder | 200mg | |
| Standardised Cranberry berry extract (30% organic acids) | 100mg | |
| in a base of alfalfa. |
Viridian Cranberry Berry 90 caps
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
KIDNEY STONES
ANTIOXIDANT
In traditional North American herbalism, cranberry has been used to prevent kidney stones and “bladder gravel” as well as to remove toxins from the blood.
Dosage
One to three capsules daily, or as recommended.
Up to 800mg daily over 3 months has been found to be effective in reducing the recurrence of UTIs.
Potential applications
Urinary tract infections, cellular protection, cataracts – anthocyanosides may protect both the lens and retina from oxidative damage, chronic venous insufficiency, prostatitis, kidney stones (calcium oxalate).
Known contraindications
Cranberry concentrate has no known side effects and has no known contraindications to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Interactions
Proton pump drugs that block stomach acid production can inhibit vitamin B12 uptake and absorption. Taking cranberry juice may help increase the local acidity in the stomach and improve uptake.
Useful links
Urinary tract infection – oregon grape root, garlic, probiotics, beta-carotene
Note many cranberry juice products on the market are known to contain sugar. Since sugar has a detrimental effect on the immune system, the use of sweetened cranberry juice cannot be recommended.
