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Cranberry is rich in proanthocyanidins (anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial), preventing the appearance and recurrence of cystitis (urinary infections) by stopping bacteria attaching to the walls of the bladder and reproducing.
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Each gelatine capsule contains 12 mg of proanthocyanidins, equivalent to one third of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) recommended by Afssa (French Food Safety Authority). Dividing the treatment into 3 daily doses aids the body's digestion of the active ingredient thereby increasing its effectiveness.
INGREDIENTS: 3 capsules contain: 720 mg dry organic cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon), titrated to 5% minimum in proanthocyanidins (equivalent to 36 mg).
OTHER INGREDIENTS: lubricant (E572): magnesium stearate, vegetable-based capsule (HMPC, water, dye (E171): titanium dioxide (in accordance with Directive (EC) 2006/33/CE))
ALLERGENS: Does not contain allergens or GMOs (in accordance with Directive (EC) 2003/89/CE).
FABRICATION AND GUARANTEE: Our cranberry is produced organically and is certified by ECOCERT.
This food supplement is manufactured by a GMP-compliant laboratory in accordance with current pharmaceutical standards. (GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practices of the European Pharmaceutical Industry). Standard ISO 9001
DIRECTIONS: 3 capsules per day with half a glass of water at mealtimes and as advised by your therapist.
WARNINGS: Do not take with anticoagulants. Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
ADVICES: This product is not a replacement for a balanced diet. If you are undergoing medical treatment, seek your therapist’s advice. For adult use only. Keep out of reach of children.
STOCKAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.
A recent review of its compositions has clarified the mechanisms of its well-established beneficial properties regarding urinary tract infections.
In fact, the cranberry contains proanthocyanidins, a very specific category of flavonoids (polyphenols), the anti-oxidant substances to be found in all plants.
These proanthocyanidins (also known as “condensed tannins”), which are also found to a lesser extent in tea and chocolate, are substances that, like all polyphenols, have anti-oxidant effects on the body’s cells (see “free radicals” leaflet).
Proanthocyanidins also have an anti-microbial action: in fact, they can bind with certain bacteria and prevent them from attaching to the cell walls. And so "trap" the bacteria that often cause urinary infections (Escherichia Coli).
With unpleasant symptoms such as the frequent need to urinate and a burning sensation during urination, urinary infection, also known as cystitis, is in fact caused by an abnormal proliferation of the bacteria inside the bladder. It is common among women and men, although it is often associated with prostate problems among the latter.
All studies show that the regular intake of cranberry juice, and therefore proanthocyanidins, helps to prevent urinary tract infections and their recur-rence.
Recent studies suggest a similar effect on other bacteria. This is likely to in-crease the use of proanthocyanidins in the curative and preventative treatment of certain ulcers (caused by the Heliobacter pylori bacteria), dental cavities or certain gingivitis (caused by the Streptococcus mutlans bacteria).
