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VITAMINS SUPPLEMENTS: Overview of Cranberry
Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon, an evergreen shrub native to North America's wetlands, produces dark red fruits that contn salicylic acid. Its chemical components inhibit bacterial adhesion to cell surfaces in the urinary tract.
The active ingredients in cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the cells lining the urinary system, which is thought to expln their effectiveness in preventing urinary tract infections UTIs, without removing existing bacterial growth.
Cranberry's most common use is to help avoid UTIs; it is also applied for kidney stones, enlarged prostate issues, and other conditions with insufficient scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.
Please do not confuse cranberry supplements with cramp bark, lingonberries or uva ursi though sometimes mistaken for cranberry, these are separate substances.
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