Cranberry Extract with Vitamin C

Plant Therapy offers a wide range of beneficial natural supplements that are specially formulated to promote health and well-being, including our organic cranberry extract with vitamin C capsules. These healthy, organic supplements support urinary tract health and provide a range of other benefits. From our popular tart cherry supplement with elderberry to cranberry extract and more, we sell a myriad of supplements formulated to promote a healthy lifestyle. Let’s take a closer look at what cranberry extract with vitamin C is and how it can help you.

What Is Cranberry Extract with Vitamin C?

Cranberry extract contains organic extracts from real cranberries. This North American evergreen shrub has been used in alternative and holistic medicine for decades to help treat UTIs or urinary tract infections. Our capsules also contain vitamin C, an essential nutrient that has immune-boosting and antioxidant properties. When taken together, these capsules can help you avoid the unpleasant symptoms of a UTI while also supporting your immune system to keep you healthy all year round. Our capsules work well for women, men, and children who are prone to UTIs.

Cranberries are native to North America and have been used as food and medicine by humans for centuries. Early English settlers discovered that the berry was suitable for several conditions and ate it raw and cooked. These bright red berries grow in bogs and provide a range of health benefits, including preventing urinary tract infections, which are commonly caused by Escherichia coli, or E. coli bacteria. We’ll go into more detail about how cranberry extract can help to prevent UTIs below.

Cranberry Extract with Vitamin C Helps Prevent UTIs

Several studies have found that cranberry and cranberry extract may help to prevent bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract walls. Bacteria is the main cause of urinary tract infections. Taking the capsules regularly as directed may prevent UTIs of the bladder and urethra, particularly in women who may experience UTIs frequently. One study of older women found that drinking cranberry juice helped reduce the number of bacteria in the bladder compared to a placebo. Another study found that younger women who had a history of UTIs and took cranberry capsules had fewer UTIs than those who did not take the supplement.

It’s important to note that these organic capsules won’t work once you have a UTI, instead, they’re designed as a preventative measure. Cranberries may make your urine more acidic, creating an unfriendly environment for pesky UTI-causing bacteria. The compounds in cranberry may also help to keep bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract. However, it’s not nearly as effective if or when the bacteria are already attached. We recommend taking our supplement daily to prevent UTI symptoms and keep you healthy.  When combined with vitamin C, these capsules can also help support a healthy immune system. Take them with our turmeric with black pepper capsules for an added anti-inflammatory boost.

Cranberry Extract Side Effects

Overall, Plant Therapy’s organic cranberry extract capsules are safe to take. However, some people may experience a few side effects, especially when first taking the supplement. These side effects may include mild to moderate stomach upset, possible diarrhea, and nausea or vomiting. If you experience any of these side effects, we recommend that you stop taking the supplement. If your symptoms don’t improve, talk to your doctor right away. People who have a history of kidney stones should also consult with their doctor before taking cranberry extract or any new supplement. That’s because cranberry is high in oxalates, which may make getting kidney stones more likely, particularly in those who are already prone to getting them.

Suggested Use

Take our cranberry extract with vitamin C capsules per the dosage directions on the bottle. Take the supplement with food to help with absorption and minimize any possible side effects, and never take more capsules per day than what is recommended. If you already have a UTI, it’s important to see a doctor right away to get the proper treatment, which usually includes a course of antibiotics. Cranberry extract supplements should not be taken by people who currently take Warfarin (or Coumadin). If you take blood thinners or aspirin regularly, you should not take cranberry supplements or drink a lot of cranberry juice. When in doubt, it’s best to speak to your doctor before you take any type of supplement for the first time.

At Plant Therapy, we offer our customers a range of affordable organic cruelty-free natural living solutions. Our company stands by a people-first promise that always keeps our customers, employees, and community at the heart of everything we do. If you’re interested in learning more about our many products or if you have any questions about our cranberry extract with vitamin C supplements or other supplements we sell, contact us today online or call us at (800) 917-6577 to find out more.