Cranberry extract with higher anti-bacterial power

When the claims about Cranberry anti-bacterial power, I went to research into the application of Cranberry in Chinese history.

In the "I-Mediine Sutra" Cranberry have been used to prevent illness in Kidney & Bladder, it have been used for remedy for the prostate cancer as well.

Also, there are reports that Cranberry is very high in Vitamin C.

One precaution must take is when buying Cranberry Juice & dry fruits must check the product label of Sugar content. I have found that most of the packer's have add "Sugar", as the cranberry in original form are sour.

So please check before you buy & Drink for your great health.

Cranberry extract with higher anti-bacterial power
24/03/2004 -

Decas Cranberry Products' ingredients division has introduced a new cranberry extract that it claims offers an increased level of anti-microbial and antioxidant properties than the leading product in the category.

Initial tests conducted by an independent laboratory found in a comparative analysis that NutriCran Bio-100 had a higher level of proanthocyanidins (PAC) than commercially available whole cranberry extracts, including the market leader, said Decas.

PACs, or condensed tannins, have been identified as the active component responsible for inhibiting the adhesion of certain bacteria to cell walls. This is the likely mechanism behind cranberry's ability to fight urinary tract infections. These are caused by bacteria in the stool and foods that alter the properties of the fecal bacterial flora may be able to reduce the risk of the disease.

Antioxidants in fruit are also thought to play a role in fighting disease.

Recent research in the US tested the effectiveness of cranberry juice cocktail in disabling a number of E. coli bacteria, some of which are resistant to certain drugs. Preventing UTIs could potentially reduce the use of antibiotics, and subsequently reduce further development of antibiotic resistance.

Market applications for NutriCran Bio-100 include nutritional supplements, functional foods and beverages and natural cosmetics.

"With the introduction of NutriCran Bio-100, DBS raises the bar among commercially available cranberry extracts for providing new levels of anti-microbial and antioxidant property strength," said Reza Ghaedian, vice president of science and technology at Decas Botanical Synergies.

Cranberry extract with higher anti-bacterial power