Cranberries are high in vitamin C (see antioxidants, vitamin C) and the extract was once used by sailors on long se voyages to prevent scurvy. Cranberry juice is still recommended today to help preven [..]

Cranberry extract may aid in maintaining urinary tract health. It contains a sugar substance (D-mannose), which has the special ability of being able to prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to the mucosal walls. Cranberry also contains arbutin, which is effective against certain bacteria and fungi, including Candida. By limiting these harmful bac [..]