Cranberry Extract

Vaccinium macrocarpon (extract)

Family: Ericaceae Evidence: A capsuleextract

Standardized cranberry extract for proanthocyanidins (PACs). More convenient than juice for UTI prevention. 36mg PAC daily is the studied dose.

Safety Profile

PregnancySafe
BreastfeedingSafe
PediatricSafe

Contraindications

Aspirin allergy. Kidney stones (oxalate).

Interactions

May interact with warfarin (clinically significant). CYP2C9.

Side Effects

GI upset. No added sugar (unlike juice).

Kidney: High oxalate — kidney stone risk.
Allergy: Aspirin sensitivity.
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