[Mercury-Autism] Cranberries cure Candida

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Found this article that mentions candida control with cranberries on the

alternativ-medicine-forum. Note alos the effect of cranberries to prevent

oxidation of LDL cholesterol

Cranberries, Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait. [Fam. aceae],

are rich in colorful flavonoids called anthocyanins and their

colorless

precursors called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs).

Anthocyanins and OPCs are powerful antioxidants that protect skin

from sun damage, prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation better than

vitamin C, prevent blood platelet stickiness better than aspirin and

prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract membranes.

Cranberries also contain a compound called arbutin that helps to

treat

Candida yeast infections, is antibiotic and diuretic.

The berries also contain at least four anti-asthmatic compounds. The

most notable use of cranberries is for their ability to prevent

Candidiasis and

urinary tract infections (UTIs).

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal shows that

cranberry juice significantly reduces the risk of UTIs. The study

recruited 150 women with persistent candida or UTIs. Fifty drank

just under 2

oz of

cranberry juice a

day for six months. Another 50 drank a preparation of Lactobacillus,

a " friendly " bacteria that helps prevent yeast infections. The final

50 women were given no treatment. After six months, only eight women

taking cranberry juice had experienced a UTI, compared with 19 of

those taking Lactobacillus, and 18 not taking anything.

Only 50 milliliters of cranberry juice concentrate was needed to

produce the 20% reduction in UTIs observed, and this amount was

deemed well tolerated and could be recommended to anyone suffering

from UTI.

Another clinical trial looking at patients with spinal

cord disability, a population highly susceptible to life-threatening

UTIs, found that cranberry juice reduced the risk of these

infections.

An earlier study done back in 1966 used 16 ounces of cranberry

juice per day for three weeks and found that 73% of 60 patients had

no more infections.

Another study done in 1991 used a mere four to

six ounces of cranberry with 30% cranberry juice to prevent

UTIs.

Active Ingredients:

Cranberries contain: Colorful flavonoids called anthocyanins and

their colorless precursors called oligomeric proanthocyanidins

(OPCs).

The berries also contain a compound called arbutin, other

flavonoids, tannins, plant acids, invert sugar and pectins. Three

proanthocyanidin trimers possessing " A-type " interflavanoid linkages

based on epicatechin were isolated from ripe cranberries that

prevented adherence of P-fimbriated Escherichia coli isolates from

the urinary tract.

Also isolated were weakly active epicatechindimers and monomers.

The Nutrient Units Value per 100 grams of

mashed cranberry sauce or dried cranberries:

Protein 0.2g; Total lipid (fat) 0.15g;

Fiber, total dietary 1.0g; Ash 0.1g; Minerals: Calcium, 4mg; Iron,

Fe 0.22mg; Magnesium, 3mg; Phosphorus, 6mg; Potassium, 26mg; Sodium,

29mg; Zinc, 0.05mg; Copper, 0.02 mg; Manganese 0.060mg; Selenium,

0.5mcg; Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 2.0mg; Thiamin 0.015mg;

Riboflavin 0.021mg; Niacin 0.1mg; Vitamin B-6 0.014; Folate, DFE

1mcg; Vitamin A, 20 IU; Vitamin A, RE 2mcg; Vitamin E (ATE) 0.1mg.

Suggested Amount:

For treatment of UTIs: The dosage of cranberry ranges from

between 2 ounces to 16 ounces, based on controlled clinical trials

(the lower dosage corresponds to pure cranberry juice and the higher

dosage corresponds to cranberry cocktail containing 30% real juice).

Powdered extracts of cranberry can be taken correspondingly. For

strengthening the vascular system:

Take between 250-1000mg of cranberry extract standardized to contain

25% anthocyanins daily. For soothing irritated mucous membranes of

the mouth and throat or for treating fever:

Unless otherwise

prescribed, 1-2 tablespoonfuls of cranberry fruit are boiled in

water (ca. 150ml) for 10 minutes and passed through a tea strainer

while still hot.

A cup of the freshly prepared tea is drunk cold several times a

day. Alternatively, place the cranberries in cold water for two

hours, allowing them to swell and then take 1-2 teaspoonfuls of

these berries with some fluid for the same purpose.

References:

Duke, J. 1997: The Green Pharmacy, The Ultimate Compendium of

Natural Remedies from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing and

Herbs. pp. 82; 99-100; 242; 560. Rodale Press.

Foo LY, Lu Y, Howell AB, Vorsa N. 2000. A-Type proanthocyanidin

trimers from cranberry that inhibit adherence of uropathogenic P-

fimbriated Escherichia coli. J Nat Prod. 2000 Sep; 63(9): 1225-8.

Henig YS, Leahy MM. 2000. Cranberry juice and urinary-tract health:

science supports folklore. Nutrition. 2000 Jul-Aug;16(7-8):684-7.

Review.

Kontiokari T, Sundqvist K, Nuutinen M, Pokka T, Koskela M, Uhari M.

2001. Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and

Lactobacillus GG drink for the prevention of urinary tract

infections in women. BMJ. 2001 Jun 30; 322(7302): 1571.

Reid G, Hsiehl J, Potter P, Mighton J, Lam D, Warren D, son

J. 2001. Cranberry juice consumption may reduce biofilms on

uroepithelial cells: pilot study in spinal cord injured patients.

Spinal Cord. 2001 Jan; 39(1): 26-30.

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