Extract of Cranberry Fruit + Saw Palmetto + Pygeum Bark + Tomato & Uva Ursi
Indications
Indicated for -
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Treatment & Prevention of UTIs
• Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
• Provides urinary ease
Adult Dose
For Adult use only. Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, after meals or as recommended by the physician.
Contra Indications
Potential contraindications of cranberry may be present with renal insufficiency and in persons with the potential for developing uric acid or calcium oxalate stones. Saw palmetto is not indicated for advanced BPH with severe urinary retention. It should not be used without first ruling out prostate cancer.
Precautions
Saw palmetto might slow blood clotting. There is some concern that it might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using saw palmetto at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery. Uva ursi can thin the retina in the eye. This could worsen the condition of people whose retinas are already too thin.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not recommended in pregnancy and lactation.
Interactions
In case of Cranberry, no known interactions with antibiotics or other drugs found. Cranberry enhances vitamin B12 absorption, which is useful for patients taking omeprazole, a drug used to treat ulcers. Taking uva ursi might increase lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects.
Adverse Effects
Occasionally diarrhea or mild gastrointestinal upset may occur at high dose of Cranberry.
Mechanism of Action
Cranberry contains Type-A proanthocyanidin which helps to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) by inhibiting the adherence of bacteria to bladder and urethra. Saw palmetto helps in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, increases urinary flow rate and anti-inflammatory activities by Inhibiting action of 5 a-reductase, which catalyzes the metabolism of testosterone to DHT, due to the free fatty acid content of the fruit's lipophilic extracts. Pygeum contains chemicals like (atraric acid, ferulic acid, and beta-sitosterol) which act as 5 Alpha reductase inhibitor. These chemicals also help to reduce urinary tract disorders. Tomatoes contain potassium, also have diuretic properties, and helps to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and bladder cancer. Uva ursi contains arbutin, a hydroquinone glucoside which can reduce bacteria in the urine, increase urine flow, and reduce swelling.