Cranberry Complex: Comprehensive Urinary Tract Support

 

Cranberry Complex by MediHerb, distributed by Standard Process, is designed to support urinary tract health through a blend of potent herbal ingredients.

This supplement combines the benefits of cranberries with other botanicals traditionally used to promote a healthy urinary system.

 

Ingredients and Their Functions:

 

  1. Calcium – 37 mg

    • Function: Essential for bone health and various metabolic processes.
    • Mechanism: Supports muscle function, nerve signaling, and vascular contraction and dilation, which are essential for maintaining overall health.

  2. Crataeva Stem Bark 8:1 Extract (from Crataeva nurvala stem bark) – 125 mg

    • Function: Traditionally used for urinary tract support and kidney health.
    • Mechanism: Contains compounds that help support bladder function, improve urine flow, and reduce urinary discomfort.

  3. Uva Ursi Leaf 2:1 Extract (from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf) – 250 mg

    • Function: Known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
    • Mechanism: Contains arbutin, which is converted into hydroquinone in the urinary tract, providing antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects to reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs).

  4. Cranberry Fruit Juice 25:1 Powder (from Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit) – 100 mg

    • Function: Promotes urinary tract health by preventing the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract walls.
    • Mechanism: Rich in proanthocyanidins (PACs), which inhibit the binding of E. coli bacteria to the bladder lining, reducing the risk of UTIs.

  5. Buchu (Agathosma betulina) Leaf Essential Oil – 12 mg

    • Function: Used for its diuretic and antiseptic properties.
    • Mechanism: Contains diosphenol and other compounds that promote urine flow and have antiseptic effects, helping to cleanse the urinary tract and prevent infections.

 

How the Formula Works:

 

Cranberry Complex combines these ingredients to support urinary tract health through multiple mechanisms:

  • Antimicrobial Action: Uva Ursi and buchu provide antimicrobial properties that help reduce bacterial growth and infection in the urinary tract.
  • Anti-adhesion Properties: Cranberry fruit extract prevents bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract walls, reducing the likelihood of UTIs.
  • Anti-inflammatory Effects: Ingredients like Uva Ursi reduce inflammation in the urinary tract, alleviating discomfort associated with UTIs.
  • Diuretic Support: Buchu promotes urine flow, helping to flush out bacteria and cleanse the urinary tract.
  • Bladder Support: Crataeva supports bladder function and improves urine flow, which is essential for maintaining a healthy urinary system.

Conditions That May Respond to Cranberry Complex:

  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Helps prevent and manage UTIs by reducing bacterial adhesion and supporting urinary tract health.
  • Bladder Health: Supports bladder function and reduces discomfort associated with urinary conditions.
  • Kidney Health: Promotes overall urinary tract health, which is essential for maintaining healthy kidney function.
  • Inflammation: Reduces inflammation in the urinary tract, alleviating symptoms such as pain and discomfort.

 

Cranberry Complex by MediHerb combines calcium, Crataeva stem bark extract, Uva Ursi leaf extract, cranberry fruit juice powder, and buchu leaf essential oil to provide comprehensive support for urinary tract health.

This formula promotes antimicrobial action, reduces bacterial adhesion, alleviates inflammation, supports bladder function, and enhances diuretic effects, contributing to a healthy and well-functioning urinary system.

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