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Product Development Testing of High-Dose Hero
Independent Lab Formulation and Testing Lab Testing to Target Cranberry Powder for Gummy Formulation An independent lab at Rutgers University did comparative laboratory testing of five cranberry powder extracts to find the form of cranberry that had high bacterial anti-adhesion activity (AAA) and proanthocyanidin (PAC) content to formulate the gummy targeted at maintaining urinary tract
A myth no more: cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women
“A myth no more: Cranberry Products can prevent urinary tract infections for women” explores the common home remedy of using cranberry products to prevent and sometimes cure urinary tract infections. A study conducted by Cochrane Reviews recently found that certain supplements and cranberry related products can be used to reduce the risk of UTIs; however
The perfect pair: how vitamins K2 and D3 combine to support health and well-being
Hydrogen and oxygen, Yin and Yang, Batman and Robin; the world is full of iconic duos that combine to become more than the sum of their parts. One relatively unknown yet equally powerful partnership is that of vitamins D3 and K2 The perfect pair: how vitamins K2 and D3 combine to support health and well-beingAlthough
Natural polyphenols for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of bacterial infection worldwide. UTIs are gender-specific diseases, with a higher incidence in women. This type of infection could occur in the upper part of the urogenital tract, leading to pyelonephritis and kidney infections, or in the lower part of the urinary tract, leading to
What makes up the Urinary Tract?
The Urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, bladder, and tubes leading up to those organs respectively. Urinary tract health refers to how efficient the urinary system is at removing wastes, producing and controlling urine, and any problems that occur. Two common problems that occur that are commonly experienced by women include Urinary tract
5 tips to prevent a urinary tract infection
The article, 5 tips to prevent Urinary tract infections, provides advice on preventing the painful infection of the urinary tract. These remedies can potentially lower the risk of UTIs or reduce the negative side effects of UTIs. These include drinking plenty of fluids like water, emptying your bladder before and after sex, taking cranberry supplements,
Mayo Clinic: Urinary tract infection (UTI)
This article provided by the Mayo Clinic provides important information regarding urinary tract infections-types, causes, risk factors, complications, and prevention techniques. A common misconception women only experience UTIs is utterly not true, as men can experience them as well. Women are at a greater risk compared to men to develop UTIs, but whatever the infection
Are cranberry pills good for you? Benefits, side effects and dosage
Cranberry pills are a fairly new supplement that have hit the market that is marketed as preventing urinary tract infections. Cranberry pills have shown to be a way to experience the benefits of cranberries, mainly because there is no added sugar in pills compared to cranberry juice. Some of the benefits that cranberries provide include
Deep insights into urinary tract infections and effective natural remedies
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common occurrence in females, during pregnancy, and in peri- and postmenopausal women. UTIs are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and they affect the quality of life of the affected patients. Antibiotic therapy is an effective approach and reduces the duration of symptoms. Development of resistance, adverse effects of
Comprehensive review backs cranberry products for urinary tract infections
The article provides a review about cranberry products and their effective use for urinary tract infections. Cranberries contain a sugar called proanthocyanidins or PAC’s that prevents E. Coli from attaching themselves to the bladder. Some studies like Cochrane support the claim that cranberry juice and cranberry based products can be used to reduce the UTI’s
Cranberry for acute urinary tract infection—an old wives’ tale? Or nature’s cure
Cranberries have long been used by women to help treat UTI. Cranberries have the unique ability to block E. Coli from binding to the bladder through the sugars called proanthocyanidin or commonly known as PAC’s. Recent studies suggest that cranberry supplements can be used as an effective treatment for UTIs. However, not enough evidence supports
Cranberry: Mother Nature’s Superfood
The article “Cranberry” explores the relationship between cranberry juice and supplements with urinary tract infections and other diseases like ulcers. It has long been known that cranberries can help in preventing UTIs by attaching to the walls of the UT and preventing bacteria like E. coli to develop. It has been widely studied to come
Turmeric and Quercetin: Two of nature’s most powerful antioxidants
Polyphenols (PPs) are the naturally occurring bioactive components in fruits and vegetables, and they are the most abundant antioxidant in the human diet. Studies are suggesting that ingestion of PPs might be helpful to ameliorate metabolic syndromes that may contribute in the prevention of several chronic disorders like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and colon cancer. PPs
Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain
Bromelain is a major sulfhydryl proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple plants, having multiple activities in many areas of medicine. Due to its low toxicity, high efficiency, high availability, and relative simplicity of acquisition, it is the object of inexhaustible interest of scientists. This review summarizes scientific reports concerning the possible application of bromelain in treating
Vitamins A and D take Center Stage when it comes to Immune Response
Vitamins are essential constituents of our diet that have long been known to influence the immune system. Vitamins A and D have received particular attention in recent years as these vitamins have been shown to have an unexpected and crucial effect on the immune response. We present and discuss our current understanding of the essential
More urologists are recommending cranberry PACs for reducing UTIs. Here’s why.
Worldwide, health regulation agencies are responding to widespread antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. This global health epidemic has been attributed in part to the overuse of antibiotics for the management of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), as reflected in the rapidly rising antibiotic resistance rates in E. coli bacteria. UTIs alone account for up to 60% of all antibiotic