06.01.11
Nutraceutical: Cranberry
Indication: Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Source: Current Bioactive Compounds, March 2011;7(1):39-46.
Research: A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial sought to evaluate the efficacy of whole cranberry powder in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). The study included 60 women between the ages of 18 and 40 years who were randomly selected to receive either placebo, 500 mg (low dose) or 1000 mg (high dose) of whole cranberry powder daily for 90 days.
Results: At the end of the study, no significant changes in the presence of E. coli were found in the placebo group. However, a significant reduction in the presence of E. coli was found in both the low- and high-dose treatment groups. The subjects also reported symptomatic relief in both treatment groups, while no reduction in symptoms was noted in the placebo group. Overall, it was found that a dose of 500 mg of whole cranberry powder per day reduced the recurrence of UTIs by 36%. A dose of 1000 mg per day reduced the recurrence by 65%. These findings, researchers believe, suggest that whole cranberry powder should be considered a safe and effective adjunct treatment along with antibiotics to reduce the recurrence of UTIs in women.
Indication: Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Source: Current Bioactive Compounds, March 2011;7(1):39-46.
Research: A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial sought to evaluate the efficacy of whole cranberry powder in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). The study included 60 women between the ages of 18 and 40 years who were randomly selected to receive either placebo, 500 mg (low dose) or 1000 mg (high dose) of whole cranberry powder daily for 90 days.
Results: At the end of the study, no significant changes in the presence of E. coli were found in the placebo group. However, a significant reduction in the presence of E. coli was found in both the low- and high-dose treatment groups. The subjects also reported symptomatic relief in both treatment groups, while no reduction in symptoms was noted in the placebo group. Overall, it was found that a dose of 500 mg of whole cranberry powder per day reduced the recurrence of UTIs by 36%. A dose of 1000 mg per day reduced the recurrence by 65%. These findings, researchers believe, suggest that whole cranberry powder should be considered a safe and effective adjunct treatment along with antibiotics to reduce the recurrence of UTIs in women.