Cranberry
14 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
322 products in our catalogue print how much Cranberry a serving holds.
Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 26% of 322 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 mg or less | 15 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 25 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 29 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 67 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 37 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 84 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 44 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 16 |
| over 2.5 g | 5 |
Dose per serving from research
44 study groups in 25 studies say how much Cranberry participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 1 g to 2.5 g, 20% of 44 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 25 mg or less | 2 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 4 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 4 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 5 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 7 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 7 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 9 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 0 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 1 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 0 |
| 25 g to 50 g | 4 |
| over 50 g | 1 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Urinary comfort (30)
- Effectiveness of cranberry capsules to prevent urinary tract infections in vulnerable older persons: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial in long-term care facilities
PubMed ID: 25180378
Large RCT in frail older adults reduced clinically defined UTIs in high‑risk subgroup (clinically relevant urinary comfort).
- American cranberry (proanthocyanidin 120 mg): its value for the prevention of urinary tracts infections after ureteral catheter placement
PubMed ID: 25204992
Small study reported large absolute reduction in post‑ureteral stent UTI rates with cranberry (statistically significant).
- Cranberry juice capsules and urinary tract infection after surgery: results of a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 25882919
Robust RCT showing ~50% relative reduction in post‑operative UTIs and delayed time to infection (clear clinical urinary benefit).
- Cranberry fruit powder (Flowens™) improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 26049866
Cranberry powder reduced lower urinary tract symptoms (IPSS) and improved flow/PVR in men.
- Are High Proanthocyanidins Key to Cranberry Efficacy in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection?
PubMed ID: 26268913
Randomized trial in women showed significant reduction in recurrent symptomatic UTIs — strong urinary comfort evidence.
- Effect of oral cranberry extract (standardized proanthocyanidin-A) in patients with recurrent UTI by pathogenic E. coli: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical research study
PubMed ID: 27314247
PAC‑A extract dramatically reduced bacterial adhesion, pyuria and recurrent UTI incidence.
- Cranberries for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Uncircumcised Boys
PubMed ID: 27866177
Concentrated cranberry juice reduced bacteriuria recurrence in uncircumcised boys vs placebo.
- Consumption of a cranberry juice beverage lowered the number of clinical urinary tract infection episodes in women with a recent history of urinary tract infection
PubMed ID: 27251185
Large RCT found fewer clinical UTI episodes in women consuming cranberry beverage.
- Reduction of bacteriuria and pyuria after ingestion of cranberry juice
PubMed ID: 8093138
Large RCT in elderly women: daily cranberry beverage substantially reduced bacteriuria with pyuria over 6 months (strong clinical evidence for urinary outcomes).
- Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and Lactobacillus GG drink for the prevention of urinary tract infections in women
PubMed ID: 11431298
Significant reduction in recurrent symptomatic UTI in women (NNT≈5) — direct urinary benefit.
- A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in women
PubMed ID: 12121581
Cranberry juice and tablets reduced occurrence of symptomatic UTIs over one year versus placebo.
- Does ingestion of cranberry juice reduce symptomatic urinary tract infections in older people in hospital? A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15863410
Older hospitalized RCT showed nonsignificant reduction in symptomatic UTI but fewer E. coli isolates (suggestive).
- Biosafety, antioxidant status, and metabolites in urine after consumption of dried cranberry juice in healthy women: a pilot double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17381122
High‑dose dried cranberry produced urine anti‑adhesion activity in healthy women (ex‑vivo mechanistic evidence).
- Evaluation of cranberry tablets for the prevention of urinary tract infections in spinal cord injured patients with neurogenic bladder
PubMed ID: 18392039
Crossover RCT in spinal cord injured patients showed marked reduction in UTI incidence during cranberry treatment.
- Cranberry juice for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections: a randomized controlled trial in children
PubMed ID: 19921981
Daily concentrated cranberry juice halved to two‑thirds recurrent UTIs in girls — strong pediatric evidence.
- The effectiveness of dried cranberries ( Vaccinium macrocarpon) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms
PubMed ID: 20804630
6‑month trial in men with LUTS reported improved urinary symptoms and flow measures with dried cranberry powder (clinical urinary improvement).
- Dosage effect on uropathogenic Escherichia coli anti-adhesion activity in urine following consumption of cranberry powder standardized for proanthocyanidin content: a multicentric randomized double blind study
PubMed ID: 20398248
High‑quality crossover trial showing dose‑ and time‑dependent urinary anti‑adhesion activity and reduced E. coli virulence (mechanistic UTI protection).
- Cranberry juice for the prevention of recurrences of urinary tract infections in children: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22100577
Large pediatric RCT reduced total recurrence episodes and antibiotic days though not number of children with any recurrence (modest benefit).
- Cranberry juice for the prevention of pediatric urinary tract infection: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22910239
Pediatric randomized, double‑blind trial halved symptomatic UTI incidence per patient‑year (meaningful urinary benefit).
- Standardized cranberry capsules for radiation cystitis in prostate cancer patients in New Zealand: a randomized double blinded, placebo controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 24993395
Pilot in prostate radiation patients showed trend to lower cystitis incidence and significant reduction in bladder pain (symptom relief).
- Whole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39863114
Daily whole‑cranberry powder (500 mg) significantly lowered culture‑confirmed UTI incidence and delayed recurrences in women with recurrent UTIs (robust RCT evidence).
- Supplementation with Highly Standardized Cranberry Extract Phytosome Achieved the Modulation of Urinary Tract Infection Episodes in Diabetic Postmenopausal Women Taking SGLT-2 Inhibitors: A RCT Study
PubMed ID: 38999860
DBRCT in diabetic postmenopausal women on SGLT‑2 inhibitors showed marked reduction in recorded UTI episodes with a cranberry phytosome (good clinical evidence in a high‑risk group).
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of prophylactic cranberries use in women with recurrent uncomplicated cystitis
PubMed ID: 38214795
Daily high‑dose PAC supplement halved UTI incidence and reduced E. coli carriage — very strong clinical evidence for urinary comfort/UTI prevention.
- High dose versus low dose standardized cranberry proanthocyanidin extract for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy women: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33757474
Standardized higher-PAC cranberry capsules reduced symptomatic UTIs in a meaningful subgroup and prolonged UTI-free time.
- Large study (283 women) on the effectiveness of Manosar®: 2 g of d-mannose + 140 mg of proanthocyanidins (PAC), of prolonged release
PubMed ID: 32633244
Combined D-mannose+PAC product lowered E. coli UTI incidence and lengthened time to recurrence (combined-product evidence).
- Efficacy of Daily Intake of Dried Cranberry 500 mg in Women with Overactive Bladder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 32945735
Dried cranberry significantly reduced daily micturitions and urgency and improved patient perception in overactive bladder — strong bladder wellbeing signal.
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a Combination of Propolis and Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) (DUAB®) in Preventing Low Urinary Tract Infection Recurrence in Women Complaining of Recurrent Cystitis
PubMed ID: 31117097
Reduced cystitis episodes and delayed recurrence (cranberry+propolis) indicate improved bladder outcomes (but confounded).
- Probiotic and cranberry supplementation for preventing recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in premenopausal women: a controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 31516055
Combined probiotic+cranberry significantly reduced UTI recurrence; cranberry contribution probable but combined product limits attribution.
- The effects of training and the use of cranberry capsule in preventing urinary tract infections after urostomy
PubMed ID: 29705442
Randomized study after urostomy reported fewer UTIs with cranberry capsules (small sample).
- Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection with Oximacro, A Cranberry Extract with a High Content of A-Type Proanthocyanidins: A Pre-Clinical Double-Blind Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27085566
High‑PAC cranberry reduced urinary CFU counts in a 7‑day randomized trial.
Gut health (19)
- Efficacy of cranberry juice on Helicobacter pylori infection: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15810945
Modest effect in suppressing H. pylori carriage — indicates some selective microbial impact in the stomach.
- Effect of high-molecular-weight component of Cranberry on plaque and salivary Streptococcus mutans counts in children: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 25872631
Mouthrinse lowered S. mutans in plaque and saliva, demonstrating modulation of oral microbial ecology.
- Whole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39863114
Whole‑cranberry powder reduced culture‑confirmed and E. coli UTIs, consistent with cranberry effects on urinary/mucosal microbial balance.
- Comparative evaluation of cranberry extract and sodium fluoride as mouth rinses on S. mutans counts in children: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39225946
Cranberry mouthwash reduced Streptococcus mutans plaque counts in children comparable to fluoride — direct oral microbiome modulation.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of prophylactic cranberries use in women with recurrent uncomplicated cystitis
PubMed ID: 38214795
Large PAC supplement RCT reduced vaginal and rectal E. coli isolates — important evidence of cranberry reducing pathogenic colonization across mucosal sites.
- Cranberry-lingonberry juice affects the gut and urinary microbiome in children - a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36602283
Direct evidence: cranberry‑lingonberry juice induced statistically significant shifts in gut and urinary bacterial groups (Proteobacteria ↓, Firmicutes ↑, E. coli decreased in urine).
- Limited effects of long-term daily cranberry consumption on the gut microbiome in a placebo-controlled study of women with recurrent urinary tract infections
PubMed ID: 33596852
24-week cranberry intake reduced one gut Flavonifractor OTU (statistically significant), indicating a specific microbial shift.
- Large study (283 women) on the effectiveness of Manosar®: 2 g of d-mannose + 140 mg of proanthocyanidins (PAC), of prolonged release
PubMed ID: 32633244
Combined D-mannose+PAC product significantly reduced E. coli UTIs compared with PAC alone — demonstrates microbial recurrence reduction in the urinary tract (combination product).
- Suppression of Helicobacter pylori infection by daily cranberry intake: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32783238
Dose-dependent suppression of H. pylori colonization with standardized PAC-containing cranberry juice — clear microbial modulation in stomach.
- Probiotic and cranberry supplementation for preventing recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in premenopausal women: a controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 31516055
Probiotic+cranberry product strongly reduced UTI recurrence; microbial component likely important though cranberry contribution uncertain.
- Consumption of cranberry functional beverage reduces gingival index and plaque index in patients with gingivitis
PubMed ID: 30340813
Cranberry beverage reduced oral plaque and S. mutans counts, supporting oral microbial balance.
- Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection with Oximacro, A Cranberry Extract with a High Content of A-Type Proanthocyanidins: A Pre-Clinical Double-Blind Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27085566
High‑PAC cranberry reduced urinary CFU counts and showed anti‑adhesion activity over 7 days.
- Effect of oral cranberry extract (standardized proanthocyanidin-A) in patients with recurrent UTI by pathogenic E. coli: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical research study
PubMed ID: 27314247
PAC‑A extract markedly lowered bacterial adhesion and pyuria and reduced recurrent UTIs — strong microbial‑balance evidence.
- Effect of tablets containing a paraprobiotic strain and the cranberry extract on caries incidence in preschool children: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39023333
Tablet containing paraprobiotic + cranberry lowered new early caries lesions, indicating beneficial modulation of oral microbial ecology (combined product).
- Are High Proanthocyanidins Key to Cranberry Efficacy in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection?
PubMed ID: 26268913
Clinical reduction in recurrent UTIs is consistent with favorable effects on urinary microbial ecology.
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the bacterial anti-adhesion effects of cranberry extract beverages
PubMed ID: 25723356
Acute randomized trial showed urine anti‑adhesion activity after cranberry extract beverage consumption (bioactivity in vivo).
- Cranberries vs antibiotics to prevent urinary tract infections: a randomized double-blind noninferiority trial in premenopausal women
PubMed ID: 21788542
Although cranberry was inferior to TMP‑SMX for UTI prevention, it did not promote antibiotic resistance (fecal TMP‑SMX resistance much lower) — supports microbial balance/antibiotic‑sparing effect.
- Dosage effect on uropathogenic Escherichia coli anti-adhesion activity in urine following consumption of cranberry powder standardized for proanthocyanidin content: a multicentric randomized double blind study
PubMed ID: 20398248
Dose‑dependent urinary anti‑adhesion and reduced E. coli virulence support non‑antibiotic modulation of uropathogen behavior.
- Modulation of Helicobacter pylori colonization with cranberry juice and Lactobacillus johnsonii La1 in children
PubMed ID: 18343637
Pediatric H. pylori study showed higher short‑term eradication rates with cranberry (microbial modulation).
Wellbeing (14)
- Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and Lactobacillus GG drink for the prevention of urinary tract infections in women
PubMed ID: 11431298
Clinical RCT showing large absolute reduction in recurrent symptomatic UTIs in women — meaningful quality‑of‑life benefit.
- A randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and cost effectiveness of naturopathic cranberry products as prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in women
PubMed ID: 12121581
RCT showed reduced proportion of women experiencing symptomatic UTIs with juice and tablets — supports wellbeing.
- Cranberry juice for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections: a randomized controlled trial in children
PubMed ID: 19921981
Strong RCT in girls with ~60% relative reduction in recurrent symptomatic UTIs — notable clinical benefit.
- Consumption of cranberry polyphenols enhances human γδ-T cell proliferation and reduces the number of symptoms associated with colds and influenza: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention study
PubMed ID: 24330619
Fewer self‑reported cold/flu symptoms plus immune cell activation in an RCT — suggests broader wellbeing benefit.
- Cranberry juice capsules and urinary tract infection after surgery: results of a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 25882919
Well‑conducted RCT halving post‑operative UTI incidence — clear clinical benefit that contributes to overall wellbeing post‑surgery.
- Cranberry fruit powder (Flowens™) improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 26049866
Reduced urinary symptoms and improved flow in men over 6 months — meaningful symptom relief.
- Are High Proanthocyanidins Key to Cranberry Efficacy in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection?
PubMed ID: 26268913
Well‑powered RCT showing reduced recurrent UTIs and delayed recurrence — clinically meaningful wellbeing benefit for women with UTIs.
- Consumption of a cranberry juice beverage lowered the number of clinical urinary tract infection episodes in women with a recent history of urinary tract infection
PubMed ID: 27251185
Large multicenter trial with reduced clinical UTI episodes in women, supporting improved overall wellbeing.
- Effect of oral cranberry extract (standardized proanthocyanidin-A) in patients with recurrent UTI by pathogenic E. coli: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical research study
PubMed ID: 27314247
Standardized PAC‑A extract markedly lowered adhesion, pyuria and recurrent UTI rates — strong clinical benefit.
- Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection with Oximacro, A Cranberry Extract with a High Content of A-Type Proanthocyanidins: A Pre-Clinical Double-Blind Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27085566
High‑PAC extract reduced urinary bacterial counts in short randomized trial, supporting clinical benefit potential.
- Probiotic and cranberry supplementation for preventing recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in premenopausal women: a controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 31516055
Probiotic+cranberry product markedly reduced recurrent UTIs, improving patient wellbeing though attribution to cranberry alone is uncertain.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of prophylactic cranberries use in women with recurrent uncomplicated cystitis
PubMed ID: 38214795
Large RCT: halving of UTI incidence and reduced pathogen carriage in recurrent‑UTI women — meaningful clinical benefit for wellbeing.
- Supplementation with Highly Standardized Cranberry Extract Phytosome Achieved the Modulation of Urinary Tract Infection Episodes in Diabetic Postmenopausal Women Taking SGLT-2 Inhibitors: A RCT Study
PubMed ID: 38999860
DBRCT in high‑risk diabetic postmenopausal women on SGLT‑2 inhibitors showed fewer UTI episodes — clinically important in a vulnerable group.
- Whole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39863114
Well-powered multicenter RCT showing substantial reductions in culture-confirmed UTIs and delayed recurrences — strong contribution to overall wellbeing.
Digestive support (5)
- Cranberry-lingonberry juice affects the gut and urinary microbiome in children - a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36602283
Cranberry‑lingonberry juice produced measurable shifts in gut bacterial groups (Firmicutes/Proteobacteria) in children.
- Efficacy of cranberry juice on Helicobacter pylori infection: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15810945
Randomized trial showed a modest but statistically significant increase in H. pylori urea‑breath test negativity.
- Effect of cranberry juice on eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients treated with antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor
PubMed ID: 17487928
No overall benefit as adjunct to triple therapy, but higher eradication in women — subgroup digestive benefit.
- Modulation of Helicobacter pylori colonization with cranberry juice and Lactobacillus johnsonii La1 in children
PubMed ID: 18343637
Pediatric RCT showed cranberry (±probiotic) increased short‑term H. pylori negativities versus placebo.
- Suppression of Helicobacter pylori infection by daily cranberry intake: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32783238
Standardized cranberry juice modestly suppressed H. pylori colonization (direct digestive tract microbial effect).
Immune support (5)
- Cranberry juice consumption lowers markers of cardiometabolic risk, including blood pressure and circulating C-reactive protein, triglyceride, and glucose concentrations in adults
PubMed ID: 25904733
Lowered CRP and modest metabolic improvements indicate reduced systemic inflammation supporting immune health.
- Chronic consumption of a low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage attenuates inflammation and improves glucoregulation and HDL cholesterol in healthy overweight humans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29476238
CRP decreased after 8 weeks, supporting a role in lowering inflammation relevant to immune status.
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of prophylactic cranberries use in women with recurrent uncomplicated cystitis
PubMed ID: 38214795
Large RCT showing fewer UTIs and reduced pathogen carriage — reduces infectious burden and thus supports immune-related outcomes.
- Whole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39863114
Well-powered RCT showing reduced UTIs in recurrent‑UTI women, implying lowered infection risk and immune benefit (clinical endpoint).
- Consumption of cranberry polyphenols enhances human γδ-T cell proliferation and reduces the number of symptoms associated with colds and influenza: a randomized, placebo-controlled intervention study
PubMed ID: 24330619
10‑week RCT showed increased γδ‑T proliferation, higher IFN‑γ and fewer cold/flu symptoms (clear immune effect).
Oral health (5)
- A high molecular mass cranberry constituent reduces mutans streptococci level in saliva and inhibits in vitro adhesion to hydroxyapatite
PubMed ID: 15019739
Mouthwash containing cranberry high‑molecular‑weight fraction reduced salivary cariogenic bacteria — plausible benefit for breath (indirect).
- Effect of high-molecular-weight component of Cranberry on plaque and salivary Streptococcus mutans counts in children: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 25872631
Cranberry mouthwash significantly lowered Streptococcus mutans counts in plaque and saliva in children.
- Consumption of cranberry functional beverage reduces gingival index and plaque index in patients with gingivitis
PubMed ID: 30340813
Reduced plaque and gingival inflammation and lower S. mutans support improved oral hygiene/freshness.
- Effect of tablets containing a paraprobiotic strain and the cranberry extract on caries incidence in preschool children: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39023333
Reduced incidence of early caries lesions with a tablet containing cranberry (with paraprobiotic) supports better oral health and freshness (combined product).
- Comparative evaluation of cranberry extract and sodium fluoride as mouth rinses on S. mutans counts in children: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39225946
(Duplicate of strong evidence above for emphasis on oral microbiological outcome.)
Heart health (6)
- Daily consumption of cranberry improves endothelial function in healthy adults: a double blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35322843
Significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation (FMD) indicates better endothelial function, a key heart-health marker.
- Effects of Cranberry Juice Supplementation on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34444779
Small but significant reduction in 24-h diastolic BP and favorable LDL particle changes suggest modest cardiometabolic effects.
- Chronic consumption of a low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage attenuates inflammation and improves glucoregulation and HDL cholesterol in healthy overweight humans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29476238
Raised HDL and reduced CRP after 8 weeks favor improved cardiovascular risk profile.
- Cranberry juice consumption lowers markers of cardiometabolic risk, including blood pressure and circulating C-reactive protein, triglyceride, and glucose concentrations in adults
PubMed ID: 25904733
Lower triglycerides, CRP and a small drop in diastolic BP support cardiometabolic/heart health.
- Effect of cranberry extracts on lipid profiles in subjects with Type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19046248
12‑week RCT in type 2 diabetes showed significant LDL and total:HDL ratio improvements — direct cardiovascular benefit.
- Effects of cranberry juice consumption on vascular function in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 21411615
Randomized crossover in CAD patients: 4 weeks cranberry juice reduced central arterial stiffness (cfPWV) — meaningful cardiovascular endpoint.
Inflammation (5)
- Consumption of cranberry functional beverage reduces gingival index and plaque index in patients with gingivitis
PubMed ID: 30340813
Reduced gingival inflammation and plaque indices show local anti‑inflammatory oral effects.
- Biosafety, antioxidant status, and metabolites in urine after consumption of dried cranberry juice in healthy women: a pilot double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17381122
Reduction in an oxidation‑related protein damage marker suggests potential to modulate inflammation.
- Cranberry juice decreases disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 30553231
In RA patients, daily cranberry juice modestly decreased DAS28 and anti-CCP (clinical anti-inflammatory signal, though inflammatory biomarker changes were not seen).
- Cranberry juice consumption lowers markers of cardiometabolic risk, including blood pressure and circulating C-reactive protein, triglyceride, and glucose concentrations in adults
PubMed ID: 25904733
Significant CRP reduction and modest cardiometabolic improvements indicate anti‑inflammatory effects.
- Chronic consumption of a low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage attenuates inflammation and improves glucoregulation and HDL cholesterol in healthy overweight humans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29476238
Lowered CRP after 8 weeks supports systemic anti‑inflammatory activity.
Antioxidant (4)
- Polyphenol-Rich Beverage Consumption Affecting Parameters of the Lipid Metabolism in Healthy Subjects
PubMed ID: 36614281
Lowered markers of DNA damage and trends in oxidative-stress–related biomarkers after polyphenol-rich beverage intake support antioxidant activity.
- Effects of cranberry beverages on oxidative stress and gut microbiota in subjects with Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34126630
Large randomized trial showed dose-dependent increases in TAC and SOD and reductions in MDA — strong antioxidant evidence.
- Chronic consumption of a low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage attenuates inflammation and improves glucoregulation and HDL cholesterol in healthy overweight humans: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29476238
High‑polyphenol cranberry drink lowered CRP and improved metabolic markers and acute NO/ET‑1, consistent with antioxidant benefits.
- Low-energy cranberry juice decreases lipid oxidation and increases plasma antioxidant capacity in women with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21481712
8‑week RCT increased plasma antioxidant capacity by ~47% and decreased oxidized LDL and MDA significantly.
Cell health (4)
- Effects of cranberry beverages on oxidative stress and gut microbiota in subjects with Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34126630
Clear increases in TAC and SOD and reductions in MDA indicate protection against oxidative cellular damage.
- Biosafety, antioxidant status, and metabolites in urine after consumption of dried cranberry juice in healthy women: a pilot double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17381122
Dose‑dependent decrease in advanced oxidation protein products (marker of oxidative protein damage).
- Low-energy cranberry juice decreases lipid oxidation and increases plasma antioxidant capacity in women with metabolic syndrome
PubMed ID: 21481712
8‑week trial in metabolic‑syndrome patients increased plasma antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidized LDL and MDA.
- Polyphenol-Rich Beverage Consumption Affecting Parameters of the Lipid Metabolism in Healthy Subjects
PubMed ID: 36614281
Significant reduction in DNA strand breaks (FPG-treated) in the polyphenol-rich beverage group (direct cellular protection marker).
Healthy aging (3)
- Biosafety, antioxidant status, and metabolites in urine after consumption of dried cranberry juice in healthy women: a pilot double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 17381122
Reduction in protein oxidation marker could be relevant to aging‑related cellular damage.
- Effect of cranberry extracts on lipid profiles in subjects with Type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19046248
Sustained LDL reduction and improved cholesterol ratios in diabetics support cardiovascular aspects of healthy aging.
- Effect of cranberry supplementation on liver enzymes and cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with NAFLD: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34798892
In NAFLD patients cranberry improved insulin resistance, lipids and liver steatosis — metabolic improvements relevant to healthy aging.
Blood circulation (2)
- Effects of cranberry juice consumption on vascular function in patients with coronary artery disease
PubMed ID: 21411615
Chronic cranberry reduced carotid-femoral PWV in CAD patients (improvement in central arterial stiffness = direct circulation benefit).
- Daily consumption of cranberry improves endothelial function in healthy adults: a double blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35322843
Robust, clinically relevant improvement in endothelial function (FMD) after acute and 1-month cranberry supplementation.
Energy & Fatigue (1)
- Strawberry and cranberry polyphenols improve insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant, non-diabetic adults: a parallel, double-blind, controlled and randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28290272
Improved insulin sensitivity (gold‑standard clamp) can support metabolic energy handling.
Weight management (1)
- Polyphenol-Rich Beverage Consumption Affecting Parameters of the Lipid Metabolism in Healthy Subjects
PubMed ID: 36614281
Short-term within‑group increases in fat‑free mass and decreases in fat mass were observed with the polyphenol-rich beverage (pilot evidence).
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