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Cranberry Extract

A berry extract rich in natural antioxidants that stops unwanted bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract.

What it is

Cranberry extract comes from whole North American cranberries, concentrated to deliver active compounds called proanthocyanidins (PACs). In Velobiotics supplements, cranberry extract is combined with friendly probiotic strains to support both urinary tract and digestive comfort.

Also known as: Vaccinium macrocarpon, Cranberry Extract 50:1

Key benefits

  • Stops harmful bacteria like E. coli from sticking to urinary tract walls, so they flush out naturally.
  • Supports urinary tract health, which helps reduce the risk of recurring discomfort.
  • Delivers rich berry antioxidants, which protect cells throughout your body from everyday wear and tear on your cells.
  • Maintains healthy, clean gut-lining linings in both your gut and bladder.

Amplified by probiotics

Cranberry compounds work in your bladder by keeping unwanted bacteria from sticking to tissue walls. Meanwhile, friendly probiotic bacteria settle in your gut and intimate areas, producing protective acids that keep bad microbes away. Together, cranberry and protected probiotics create a clean, balanced environment.

Typical dose

250–500 mg/day (extract made to a consistent strength containing 36 mg PACs)

The evidence

Evidence: strong

Major medical reviews and trials show that cranberry products support urinary tract health and lower the likelihood of recurring bladder discomfort in women. Studies confirm that made to a consistent strength cranberry extracts keep unwanted bacteria from clinging to urinary walls. (Jepson 2012, Cochrane Database Syst Rev) (Fu 2017, J Nutr) (Luís 2017, J Urol)

  1. Jepson RG, et al. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;10(10):CD001321. PubMed ↗
  2. Fu Z, et al. Cranberry Reduces the Risk of Urinary Tract Infection Recurrence in Otherwise Healthy Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Nutr. 2017;147(12):2282-2288. PubMed ↗
  3. Luís Â, et al. Can Cranberries Contribute to Reduce the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Clinical Trials. J Urol. 2017;198(3):614-621. PubMed ↗

Safety & who should check first

Cranberry extract is safe and well tolerated. Large amounts might cause mild stomach upset. If you take blood thinners like warfarin, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.