Urinary
Cranberry (PAC-standardized)
- How it works
- Proanthocyanidins may reduce bacterial adhesion to bladder epithelium.
- Who may benefit
- Women with recurrent UTIs who prefer non-antibiotic prevention strategies.
- Evidence
- Meta-analyses suggest modest reduction in recurrence in some populations; effect depends on standardization and dose.
- Safety
- Generally well tolerated.
- Who should avoid
- Patients on warfarin without clinician oversight; individuals with a history of oxalate stones should discuss with a clinician.
- Interactions
- Potential warfarin interaction. Discuss all medications with your clinician or pharmacist.
- Suggested dosing
- Products standardized to 36 mg PAC are commonly studied; follow product label.