Medicinal properties of cranberry

Cranberry, also known as cranberry, cranberry, Cranberry or alpine blackberry, is a fruit used for:

Help in the treatment of urinary infections; Prevent the formation of struvite kidney stones; Reduce the odor of urine; Prevent cavities, by preventing the accumulation of bacteria on the teeth; Prevent flu and colds, as it is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids.

This fruit acts by preventing the development of bacteria in the urinary tract, being effective mainly in the prevention and treatment of recurrent urinary infections.

How to use

The form of use and the amount of cranberry that must be consumed varies according to the purpose of the treatment, as described below:

Prevent urinary infections

To prevent urinary infections, Cranberry in 400 mg Capsules must be used twice a day, with plenty of water, or take 90 ml of the juice of this fruit, in the proportion of 30 g of fruit for every 60 ml of water.

In cases of active urinary infection, the amount of juice should be increased to 400 to 950 ml per day, in addition to taking the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor.

Prevent plaque and tooth decay

To prevent plaque and tooth decay, cranberry juice diluted in water should be consumed, in the proportion of 45 g of fruit for every 100 ml of water.

Prevent struvite kidney stones

To prevent the formation of struvite stones in the kidneys, you should consume 1/2 cup of fresh cranberry, 15 g of dried cranberry or 90 ml of fruit juice, in the proportion of 30 g of fruit for every 60 ml of water. In these cases, the consumption of this fruit should not exceed 1 liter of juice per day.

Cranberry Nutritional Information

The following table provides the nutritional information for 100 g of cranberry.

Amounts per 100 g of cranberry
Energy: 46 calories
Water	87.1 g	Fibers	4.6 g
Proteins	0.39 g	Folic acid	1 mcg
Fats	0.13 g	Vitamin C	13.3 g
Carbohydrate	12.2 g	Manganese	0.36 mg