Cranberry, also known as cranberry, cranberry or simply cranberry, is a fruit that has several medicinal properties, but is mainly used for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections because it can prevent the development of bacteria in the urinary tract.
However, this fruit is also very rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that can help in treating other health problems, such as colds or flu.
- Cranberry can be purchased in its natural form at some markets and fairs.
- But it can also be purchased from health food stores and some pharmacies in the form of capsules or syrups for urinary tract infections.
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In addition, thanks to its antioxidant power, this fruit helps against premature aging, protects against the onset of cancers and can prevent the frequent onset of colds and flus.
The way of use and the amount of cranberry vary depending on the purpose of the treatment, as described below:
To prevent urinary tract infections, blueberries in 400 mg capsules should be used twice daily, with plenty of water, or taken 90 ml of fruit juice, at a rate of 30 g of fruit per 60 ml of water.
In case of active urinary tract infection, the amount of juice should be increased from 400 to 950 ml per day, in addition to taking the antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.
To prevent dental plaque and cavities, diluted cranberry juice should be consumed in water, at a rate of 45 g of fruit per 100 ml of water.
To avoid the formation of struvial stones in the kidneys, 1/2 cup fresh cranberry, 15 g dried cranberry or 90 ml of fruit juice should be consumed, at the rate of 30 g of fruit per 60 ml of water. In these cases, the consumption of this fruit should not exceed 1 liter of juice per day.
The following table provides nutritional information for 100 g of cranberry/cranberry:
Cranberry can be consumed in the form of fresh fruit, dried fruit, juice and vitamins or capsules.
In case of benign enlargement of the prostate or blockage of the urinary tract, blueberries should only be consumed by medical advice.
To treat recurrent urinary tract infections, refer to the best home remedies for urinary tract infections.