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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Vaccinium macrocarpon
FAMILY NAME:
Ericaceae
COMMON NAME:
Cranberry
  Evidence for Efficacy (Human Data)
   Clinical Trials  (32)
   Observational Studies/Case Reports  (20)
   Traditional and Folk Use  (17)
 Safety Data
   Adverse Effects & Toxicity   (2)
   Interactions   (5)
   Contraindications   (0)
  Evidence of Activity
   Animal Studies  (0)
   Pharmacodynamics  (70)
   Analytical Chemistry  (14)
   Pharmacokinetics (ADME)  (6)
   Genetics & Molecular Biology  (11)
 Formulas/Blends
   Contemporary Formulas   (4)
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EVIDENCE FOR EFFICACY (HUMAN DATA)
 
Clinical Trials
  Cranberry juice consumption provides significant anti-adherence activity against different E. coli uropathogenic strains in the urine compared with placebo. Di Martino 2006
  A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study with male subjects suggests no significant interaction between the daily consumption of 250 mL cranberry juice and warfarin. Li 2006
  [Effect of ingesting cranberry juice on bacterial growth in urine.] Tong 2006
  Clinical trial of short-term (6 weeks) efficacy of cranberry juice on the neuropsychologic functioning of cognitively intact older adults found no significant effect over placebo, although cranberry group were significantly more likely to report improvement in self-report questionnaire. Crews 2005
  [Effects of cranberry juice on uropathogenic Escherichia coli in vitro biofilm formation.] Di Martino 2005
  Data from a pilot study on only 5 subjects suggest that consumption of a single serving of sweetened dried cranberries may elicit bacterial antiadhesion activity in human urine, whereas consumption of a single serving of raisins does not. Greenberg 2005
  Presence of the A-type linkage in cranberry proanthocyanidins may enhance both in vitro and urinary bacterial anti-adhesion activities and aid in maintaining urinary tract health. Howell 2005
  [Is there clinical evidence supporting the use of botanical dietary supplements in children?] Hrastinger 2005
  Cranberry juice was well accepted by study children, but led to no change in either the bacterial flora in the nasopharynx or the bacterial fatty acid composition of stools. Thus cranberries seem to have beneficial effect only on urinary health. Kontiokari 2005
  A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial was conducted to assess whether cranberry juice ingestion is effective in reducing UTIs in older people in hospital. McMurdo 2005
  Regular consumption of cranberry juice can suppress H. pylori infection in an endemically afflicted population at high risk for cancer. Zhang 2005
  Update of 2003 Cochrane evidence-based review of Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections found some evidence from two good quality RCTs that cranberry juice may decrease the number of symptomatic UTIs over a 12 month period in women. Jepson 2004
  Cranberry tablets were not found to be effective at changing urinary pH or reducing bacterial counts, urinary WBC counts, or UTIs in individuals with neurogenic bladders. Linsenmeyer 2004
  Cranberry extract taken in capsule form did not reduce bacteriuria and pyuria in persons with SCI and cannot be recommended as a means to treat these conditions. Waites 2004
  A randomised clinical study of 112 men with prostate cancer showed no significant difference in the urinary symptoms experienced during external beam radiation therapy related to the consumption of cranberry juice compared with apple juice. Campbell 2003
  Two clinical trials showed that cranberry (as juice or capsule) significantly reduced the rate of urinary tract infections in sexually active women. Griffiths 2003
  Determination of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of concentrated cranberry tablets (CT), versus cranberry juice, versus placebo used as prophylaxis against lower urinary tract infection (UTI) in 150 adult women shows that CT provided the most cost-effective prevention for UTI. Stothers 2002
  [Can regular intake of either cranberry juice or a drink containing Lactobacillus bacteria prevent urinary tract infection (UTI) recurrence in women after an initial episode?] Triezenberg 2001
  Pilot study of effect of drinking moderate amounts of cranberry juice cocktail on urinary pH in older, institutionalized adults Jackson 1997
  Review of the efficacy of drinking cranberry juice to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (no abstract) Nazarko 1997
  Study of cranberry concentrate in a randomized controlled trial for UTI prophylaxis (no abstract) Walker 1997
  Study of 153 women (avg age 78) given 10 oz. cranberry juice or placebo found urine bacteria in 15% of cranberry group compared to 28% of placebo group Avorn 1996
  Review of evidence for cranberry juice for use in urinary tract infections from Ocean Spray Inc. (no abstract) Kuzminski 1996
  Comparison of 86 UTI patients with 288 controls in college setting indicates that regular drinking of cranberry juice was protective. Carbonated soft drinks, sex and condoms increased risk Foxman 1995
  Report of effectiveness of cranberry juice against urinary tract infection (no abstract) Kolmos 1995
  Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 153 elderly women found bacteriuria & pyuria reduced by 58% in those consuming 300 mL per day of commercial cranberry beverage Avorn 1994
  Drinking 160-320 g of cranberry juice per day for an average of six months improved skin complications of 13 urostomy patients Tsukada 1994
  Prevention of post urostomy complication might include acidifying urine with cranberry juice and ascorbic acid Walsh 1992
  "Anti-Escherichia coli adhesin activity of cranberry and blueberry juices" (no abstract) Ofek 1991
  Review about 'cranberry juice cure' (no abstract) Howe 1987
  Cross-over trial of 40 subjects for 12 days found significant (.01) effect on urine pH by 150-240 ml/day cranberry juice Kinney 1979
  Study found that 16 oz. of cranberry juice per day helped 73% of 60 patients Papas 1966
Observational Studies/Case Reports
  Cranberry compounds offer promising perspectives for the development of novel host-modulating strategies for an adjunctive treatment of periodontitis. Bodet 2007
  Two case reports suggested that cranberry juice increased the International Normalized Ratio (INR) of patients taking warfarin, but neither clearly identified cranberry juice as the sole cause of INR elevation. Pham 2007
  [Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections?] [Article in French] Conquy 2006
  Review on nutritional therapy and infectious diseases indicates that dietary supplementation with glutamine appears to lower the risk of post-surgical infections and the ingestion of cranberry products has value in preventing urinary tract infections in women. Donabedian 2006
  [Cranberry and prevention of urinary tract infections in children.] Fanos 2006
  [Cranberry therapy for children's urinary tract infections.] Kemper 2006
  A patient taking stable doses of warfarin who developed major bleeding and high INR soon after starting daily cranberry juice. Rindone 2006
  [Clinical applications of cranberry in urinary tract infections.] Ross 2006
  Daily cranberry juice cocktail consumption is associated with an increase in plasma HDL-cholesterol concentrations in abdominally obese men. Ruel 2006
  [Urinary tract infections.] American College of Nurse-Midwives 2005
  Oestrogen and cranberry juice have been used as prophylactic treatment adjuncts in urinary tract infection, one of the most common bacterial infections in women, and one in four of these women will develop a recurrence. Franco 2005
  The case is reported of a persistently elevated INR consequent to an interaction between warfarin and cranberry juice in a patient with a prosthetic mitral valve. The elevation in INR was noted two weeks after the patient began to drink cranberry juice. Grant 2004
  [Cranberries and urinary-tract health: a knowledge assessment of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists fellows.] Greenberg 2004
  [Can cranberry supplementation benefit adults with type 2 diabetes?] Chambers 2003
  Cranberry juice has antilithogenic properties and, as such, deserves consideration as a conservative therapeutic protocol in managing calcium oxalate urolithiasis. McHarg 2003
  [Recurrent cystitis in non-pregnant women.] Wechsler 2003
  [Are cranberry juice or cranberry products effective in the prevention or management of urinary tract infection?] Gray 2002
  Report on use of cranberry juice for urinary problems (no abstract) Leaver 1997
  "No more cranberry juice!" (no abstract) Jonquil 1995
  "Bacteriuria--prevention at what cost?" (no abstract) Kass 1970
Traditional and Folk Use
  The ideas about the sex, pain and cranberries were discussed in the 2006 Registrar Research Workshop. Montgomery 2007
  Patients are asking healthcare professionals about the value of taking products containing cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), either as juice or a supplement, for the prevention or treatment of urinary tract infections. [No authors listed] 2005
  [Cranberry juice and urinary tract infections.] [No authors listed] 2005a
  [Cranberries. Full of potential health benefits.] [No authors listed] 2005b
  [Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections.] Berger 2005
  Consumption of cranberry has been historically linked to lower incidences of urinary tract infections and also a capacity to inhibit peptic ulcer-associated bacterium, Helicobacter pylori. Isolated compounds from cranberry have also been shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases. Vattem 2005
  Cranberries have long been the focus of interest for their beneficial effects in preventing urinary tract infections. Raz 2004
  [The effect of dietary factors on the risk of developing urinary tract infection.] Kalhoff 2004
  Traditionally, cranberry has been used for the treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infections and it is a safe, well-tolerated herbal supplement that does not have significant drug interactions. Lynch 2004
  [Colleagues' tips against recurrent cystitis. Cranberry juice instead of antibiotics] [Article in German] Naber 2003
  [Cranberry juice helps with bladder problems] [Article in French, German] von Siebenthal 2003
  Review on urinary tract infection (UTI) in individuals with spinal cord lesion shows that there is some evidence that cranberry products may prevent UTIs. Biering-Sorensen 2002
  [Do cranberries aid in the treatment of urinary tract infections?] Cunningham 2002
  [Foods and health promotion: the case for cranberry.] Milner 2002
  Urinary antiseptic and anti-adhesion herbs, particularly Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (uva-uri) leaf, Juniperus spp (juniper) leaf, and Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit are reviewed. Yarnell 2002
  [Select herbal remedies used to treat common urologic conditions.] Newton 2001
         Dan Moerman's Native American Ethnobotany DB
SAFETY DATA
 
Adverse Effects & Toxicity
  [Fatal bleeding under warfarin plus cranberry juice. Is it due to salicylic acid?] [Article in German] Isele 2004
  [Severe cranberry juice poisoning] [Article in Spanish] Garcia-Calatayud 2002
Interactions
  Patients on vitamin K antagonists must be warned about the risk of interactions of cranberry juice with warfarin so they avoid consuming cranberry-based products without medical supervision. [No authors listed] 2006
  Review and analysis of the literature revealed that ingestion of large volumes of cranberry juice destabilize warfarin therapy. Small amounts of juice are not expected to cause such an interaction. Aston 2006
  [Interaction between Waran and cranberry juice] [Article in Swedish] Niklasson 2006
  [Possible interaction between warfarin and cranberry juice.] Sylvan 2005
  [Possible interaction between warfarin and cranberry juice.] Suvarna 2003
Contraindications
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EVIDENCE OF ACTIVITY
 
Animal Studies
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Pharmacodynamics
  For the first time, a non-specific antiviral effect towards unrelated viral species (viz., bacteriophages T2 and T4 and the simian rotavirus SA-11) by a commercially available cranberry fruit juice drink has been reported. Lipson 2007
  Results from in vitro studies using a variety of tumor models show that polyphenolic extracts from Vaccinium macrocarpon inhibit growth and proliferation of breast, colon, prostate, lung, and other tumors, as do flavonols, proanthocyanidin oligomers, and triterpenoids isolated from the fruit. Neto 2007
  The influence of propagule density in vitro on establishment and growth of select members of the phylloplane of Vaccinium macrocarpon (American cranberry) was examined. Nix-Stohr 2007
  There is strong in vitro and in vivo evidence confirming the hypothesis that urinary tract infections can be prevented by decreasing bacterial adherence to uroepithelial cells. Santillo 2007
  The analysis of alpha-glucosidase, alpha-amylase, and ACE-I inhibitory activities suggested that inhibition depends on the phenolic profile of each unique extract and, by bringing together synergistic combinations to cranberry, health beneficial functionality was enhanced. Apostolidis 2006
  Cranberries interfere with the adherence of uropathogens to uroepithelial cells. Therefore, cranberries and lactobacilli are potential alternatives in the prophylaxis of urinary-tract infections. [Article in Dutch] Beerepoot 2006
  It is indicated that the cranberry fraction was a potent inhibitor of the pro-inflammatory cytokine and chemokine responses to periodontopathogens, suggesting that cranberry constituents may offer a new therapeutic approach to the prevention and treatment of periodontitis. Bodet 2006
  Non-dialysable material (NDM) prepared from cranberry juice concentrate has the potential to reduce either the proliferation of P. gingivalis, T. forsythia and T. denticola in periodontal pockets or their proteinase-mediated destructive process occurring in periodontitis. Bodet 2006
  Cranberries can inhibit Escherichia coli adhesion to the urothelium and could be useful to treat urinary infections. Clinical studies confirm the probable benefit of this fruit as a prophylactic treatment for female cystitis. [Article in French] Bruyere 2006
  The influence of extracts of flavonols, anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins from cranberry on virulence factors involved in Streptococcus mutans biofilm development and acidogenicity was examined. Duarte 2006
  Among 20 compounds isolated from cranberries, ursolic acid, quercetin, and 3,5,7,3',4'-pentahydroxyflavonol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside showed potent antiproliferative activities against HepG2 cell growth, with EC50 values of 87.4 +/- 2.7, 40.9 +/- 1.1, and 49.2 +/- 4.9 microM, respectively. He 2006
  The ability of cranberry juice to reduce nonspecific adhesion of bacteria to the borosilicate glass microscope slides used in an immunoarray biosensor format was documented. Johnson-White 2006
  Cranberry juice inhibited glucan-mediated biofilm development and acid production, and holds promise as a natural product to prevent biofilm-related oral diseases. Koo 2006
  Non-dialysable material (NDM) prepared from cranberry juice concentrate may have a beneficial effect for the prevention and treatment of periodontitis by reducing the capacity of P. gingivalis to colonize periodontal sites. Labrecque 2006
  The molecular-level changes in the surfaces of P-fimbriated Escherichia coli upon exposure to neutralized cranberry juice was demonstrated. Liu 2006
  Increasing the amount of quercetin in the extracts from cranberry press cakes increases the ability of the extracts to inhibit lipid oxidation in mechanically separated turkey. Raghavan 2006
  Extracts of six popularly consumed berries including cranberry were evaluated for their ability to inhibit the growth of human oral, breast, colon, and prostate tumor cell lines at concentrations ranging from 25 to 200 micro g/mL. Seeram 2006
  Cranberry phytochemical extracts possess the ability to suppress the proliferation of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and this suppression is at least partly attributed to both the initiation of apoptosis and the G1 phase arrest. Sun 2006
  [Cranberries fight bacteria.] [No authors listed] 2005
  [Comments to the manuscript: Does cranberry juice have bacteriostatic activity?] [Article in Spanish] Avila-Funes 2005
  Cranberries may enhance clearance of excessive plasma cholesterol in circulation. Additive or synergistic effects of phytochemicals in cranberries are responsible for the inhibition of LDL oxidation, induced expression of LDL receptors, and increased uptake of cholesterol in hepatocytes. Chu 2005
  Cranberry juice exerts a mixed effect on urinary stone forming propensity. It reduces urinary pH likely by providing an acid load and decreases urinary uric acid perhaps by retarding urate synthesis. Gettman 2005
  Cranberries contain a group of compounds, called proanthocyanidins, which are condensed tannins and are thought to be the key factors in inhibiting E. coli adherence. Hutchinson 2005
  The effect of anthocyanin- and proanthocyanidin-rich fractions isolated from cranberry juice was studied for antibacterial activity against nine bacterial strains. Leitao 2005
  The synergistic contribution of oregano and cranberry phenolics may be more important for inhibition of Helicobacter pylori than any species-specific phenolic concentration. Lin 2005
  Cranberry juice was not associated with bacteriostatic properties and its ingestion was not followed by a drop in urinary pH, which suggests these are not its potential beneficial effects for the management and the prevention of urinary tract infections. [Article in Spanish] Monroy-Torres 2005
  Short-term cranberry juice supplementation is associated with significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity and reduction in circulating Ox low-density lipoprotein concentrations. Ruel 2005
  The anti-adhesion effect of high molecular weight non-dialysable material derived from cranberry juice on S. sobrinus was examined. Steinberg 2005
  Cranberry is commonly used therapeutically among patients seen in a pediatric nephrology clinic and is perceived as useful by parents, though uncommonly discussed with physicians. Super 2005
  A combination of microplate technology and turbidity assessment for testing the adherence of P-fimbriated Escherichia coli to human uroepithelial cell line T24, validated with the addition of the known inhibitor galabiose, resulted in a high-throughput, biologically relevant assessment of cranberry. Turner 2005
  It is indicated that the inhibitory effect of NDM, the high molecular weight materials present in cranberry juice on influenza virus adhesion and infectivity may have a therapeutic potential. Weiss 2005
  The responses of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal Erica cinerea and Vaccinium macrocarpon to Glomus mosseae was investigated. Byrne 2004
  All 6 berry extracts including aspberry, strawberry, cranberry, significantly inhibited Helicobacter pylori, compared with controls, and also increased susceptibility of H. pylori to clarithromycin, with OptiBerry, a blend of the six berries, demonstrating maximal effects. Chatterjee 2004
  The components of cranberry presscake that contributed to anticancer activity was isolated and the mechanisms by which they inhibited proliferation were determined. Ferguson 2004
  Optimized phenolics from oregano and cranberry extracts were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes in laboratory media and in beef and fish. Lin 2004
  Investigation of any interactions between a lutein supplement in Mongolian gerbils and a diet containing cranberries shows that gerbils are able to thrive on a high cranberry diet. Molldrem 2004
  Cranberries contain two compounds with anti-adherence properties, which prevent fimbriated E. coli from adhering to uroepithelial cells in the urinary tract, and thus have beneficial effects in preventing urinary tract infections. [Article in Hebrew] Raz 2004
  [Antimicrobial mechanisms of cranberry juice.] Rhee 2004
  The enhanced antiproliferative activity of total polyphenols compared to total cranberry extract and its individual phytochemicals suggests synergistic or additive antiproliferative interactions of the anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and flavonol glycosides within the cranberry extract. Seeram 2004
  A combination of antibiotics and a high-molecular-mass, nondialysable constituent of cranberry juice may improve Helicobacter pylori eradication. Shmuely 2004
  It is suggested that the ability to reduce mutans streptococci counts in vivo is due to the anti-adhesion activity of the cranberry constituent. Weiss 2004
  Cranberry juice component(s) can inhibit colonization by oral streptococci to the tooth surface and can thus slow development of dental plaque. Yamanaka 2004
  Commercial raspberry, blackcurrant, cranberry, and blackberry cordials (100% fruit) as well as fresh berries were assessed for their ability to inhibit the growth of various bacteria and the yeast Candida albicans. Cavanagh 2003
  Bioassay of purified triterpene cinnamates of Cranberry in tumor cell lines invitro showed slightly greater activity of cis-isomer of 3-O-p-hydroxycinnamoyl ursolic acid in most cell lines, with GI(50) values of approximately 20 microM in MCF-7 breast, ME180 cervical & PC3 prostate tumor cell lines. Murphy 2003
  Novel methods of preventing urinary tract infections includes the use of cranberry products, restoration of the normal flora using Lactobacillus-based probiotic preparations, and vaccine development. Stapleton 2003
  The antioxidant activity of phenolics in fruits of blueberry, cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon cv. Ben Lear), wild chokeberry, and lingonberry was determined. Zheng 2003
  A high-molecular-weight constituent of cranberry juice has been found to inhibit the sialyllactose specific adhesion of Helicobacter pylori strains to immobilized human mucus, erythrocytes, and cultured gastric epithelial cells. Burger 2002
  [Why do cranberries reduce incidence of urinary tract infections?] Dearing 2002
  [Cranberry juice and adhesion of antibiotic-resistant uropathogens.] Howell 2002
  Proanthocyanidins with unique molecular structures have been isolated from cranberry fruit that exhibit potent bacterial antiadhesion activity. Howell 2002
  Cranberry juice decreased the urinary pH, whereas the excretion of oxalic acid and the relative supersaturation for uric acid were increased. Since cranberry juice acidifies urine it could be useful in the treatment of brushite and struvite stones as well as urinary tract infection. Kessler 2002
  This article reviews the literature on the effects of flavonoids on atherosclerosis with an emphasis on the potential effects of the flavonols and proanthocyanidins in cranberries. Reed 2002
  Review on the role of cranberry and probiotics in intestinal and urogenital tract health shows that there is now a strong scientific basis for use of cranberries to reduce the risk of E. coli adhesion to bladder cells and the onset of urinary tract infection. Reid 2002
  Cranberry juice and low & high molecular weight preparations isolated from the juice, inhibited the adhesion in vitro of Escherichia coli to different animal cells. Sharon 2002
  The antiadhesion activity of cranberry juice has a potential for altering the oral microbial flora resulting in improved oral hygiene. Weiss 2002
  Polyphenolic compounds in cranberries have been investigated to determine their role in protection against cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Extracts of whole fruit were assayed for radical-scavenging activity and tumor growth inhibition using seven tumor cell lines. Yan 2002
  Anthocyanins from 8 cherries & berries including cranberries, elderberries, raspberries, and strawberries were investigated for cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant activities. Seeram 2001
  Ethyl acetate extracts of purified proanthocyanidins of American cranberry inhibited adherence of uropathogenic isolates of P-fimbriated Escherichia coli bacteria to cellular surfaces containing alpha-Gal(1-->4)beta-Gal receptor sequences similar to epithelial cells in urinary tract. Foo 2000
  The antioxidant activities against superoxide radicals (O(2)(*)(-)), hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)), hydroxyl radicals (OH(*)), and singlet oxygen ('O(2)) were evaluated in fruit juice from different cultivars including blueberries & cranberries. Wang 2000
  A high-molecular-weight cranberry constituent at 0.6 to 2.5 mg/mL reversed the coaggregation of 49 of 84 coaggregating bacterial pairs tested. The constituent has the potential for altering the subgingival microbiota, resulting in conservative control of gingival & periodontal diseases. Weiss 1998
  Cranberry extract, containing 1,548 mg gallic acid equivalents/liter inhibits oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) Wilson 1998
  "Anti-Escherichia coli adhesin activity of cranberry and blueberry juices" Ofek 1996
  The juice of cranberry or blueberry reduces adherence of Ecoli to urethral mucosa reducing infection Ofek 1991
  Cranberry juice cocktail inhibits adherence of urinary bacteria expressing type 1 fimbriae (mannose specific) and P fimbriae [specific for alpha-D-Gal(1----4)-beta-D-Gal] but had no effect on a diarrheal isolate expressing a CFA/I adhesin Zafriri 1989
  Cranberry juice cocktail and urine obtained after drinking cocktail show antiadherence activity against Gram-negative rods isolated from urine and other clinical sources Schmidt 1988
  "Efficacy of cranberry juice and ascorbic acid in acidifying the urine in multiple sclerosis subjects" (no abstract) Schultz 1984
  Both cranberry juice and urine collected after cranberry ingestion inhibited adherence of E coli to uroepithelial cells substantially Sobota 1984
  Antimicrobial properties of cranberry (no abstract, Russian) Borukh 1972
  Antifungal properties of cranberry juice (no abstract) Swartz 1968
  Mechanism is unclear: acidifying urine would require a quart at one sitting and the hippuric acid concentration is insufficient to inhibit bacteria Kahn 1967
Analytical Chemistry
  2 new coumaroyl iridoid glycosides, including 10-p-trans- & 10-p-cis-coumaroyl-1S-dihydromonotropein & a depside were isolated from cranberry & although these compounds lack antiadherent activity in isolation, they might constitute a new group of marker compounds for this active cranberry fraction. Turner 2007
  The presence of a potential anticancer constituent in the flavonoid-containing fractions from cranberry extracts was indicated. Ferguson 2006
  Among 6 seed flours, cranberry had the highest level of alpha-linolenic acid (30.9 g/100 g fat) & lowest ratio of n-6/n-3 fatty acids (1.2/1). In addition, black raspberry, cranberry, & chardonnay grape seed flour extracts showed antiproliferative effects in HT-29 colon cancer cells. Parry 2006
  The presence of resveratrol, pterostilbene, and piceatannol in 10 species of Vaccinium berries was determined. Rimando 2004
  6 new constituents in cranberry were determined through NMR spectroscopy including myricetin-3-beta-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-beta-glucoside, quercetin-3-alpha-arabinopyranoside. This is the first report identifying quercetin-3-arabinoside in both furanose & pyranose forms in cranberry. Vvedenskaya 2004
  The amount of each individual anthocyanin content in cranberry fruit increased differently under natural light, red light, and far-red light, suggesting that expressions of enzymes that catalyze the anthocyanin biosynthesis are regulated differently by environments. Zhou 2004
  A fast reversed-phase HPLC method for quantification of the hydrophilic carboxylic acids was developed and used for analyses of cranberry, lingonberry, and blueberry juices. Jensen 2002
  Phenolics from the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) were fractionated into a series of proanthocyanidins and other flavonoid compounds by vacuum chromatography on a hydrophilic, porous polyvinylic gel permeation polymer. Kandil 2002
  Cranberry had the highest total phenolic content, followed by apple, red grape, strawberry, pineapple, banana, peach, lemon, orange, pear, and grapefruit. Total antioxidant activity was measured using the TOSC assay. Sun 2002
  Evaluation of 10 cranberry cultivars for oxygen radical absorbance capacity, anthocyanins, & total phenolics contents after 3 months of storage at 0, 5, 10, 15, & 20 degrees C shows the antioxidant capacity of cranberry was affected by cultivars & storage temperatures. Wang 2001
  Three proanthocyanidin trimers possessing A-type interflavanoid linkages including epicatechin-(4beta-->6)-epicatechin-(4beta-->8, 2beta-->O-->7)-epicatechin (4), were isolated from the ripe fruits of Vaccinium macrocarpon. Foo 2000
  Induction of quinone reductase (a protective phase II enzyme) and inhibition of phorbol stimulated ornithine decarboxylase is attributed to proanthocyanidin in hexane/chloroform fractions of cranberry, blueberry, lingonberry, and bilberry Bomser 1998
  HPLC measurement of the acids: quinic1.32, malic 0.92, and citric1.08%, respectively Coppola 1998
  A rapid method for the extraction and quantitation of total anthocyanin of cranberry fruit Deubert 1998
Pharmacokinetics (ADME)
  Although grape juice and tea impaired CYP2C9 activity in vitro, none of the 3 beverages including cranberry juice altered CYP2C9-mediated clearance of flurbiprofen in humans, making a pharmacokinetic interaction with warfarin highly unlikely. Greenblatt 2006
  Pomelo juice increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine, possibly by inhibiting CYP3A or P-gp activity (or both) in the gut wall. However, drinking a glass of cranberry juice does not appear to significantly influence the disposition of cyclosporine. Grenier 2006
  Investigation of the excretion of anthocyanins in human urine after ingestion of cranberry juice in 11 healthy volunteers found high absorption and excretion of cranberry anthocyanins in human urine. Ohnishi 2006
  It is found that cranberry juice (CJ) inhibits the CYP3A-mediated metabolism of NFP in both rats and humans. Furthermore, CJ alters NFP pharmacokinetics in rats. Uesawa 2006
  The regular consumption of cranberry juice results in the increased absorption of salicylic acid, an anti-inflammatory compound that may benefit health. Duthie 2005
  Several phenolic acids such as o-hydroxybenzoic, p-hydroxyphenylacetic, 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic, 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic, ferulic, sinapic, and benzoic acid were identified and quantified in human plasma after consumption of a cranberry juice by using GC-MS. Zhang 2004
Genetics & Molecular Biology
  The occurrence of cyclical translocation involving three non-homologous chromosomes and affecting pollen stainability was observed in two cranberry cultivars: Howes, and Wilcox, a progeny of Howes. Ortiz 2004
  Cranberry juice inhibits expression of P-fimbriae and agglutination of E. coli Ahuja 1998
  People living within a half mile (780 m) of a cranberry bog had doubled rate of brain cancer but not of 7 other cancers Aschengrau 1998
  Senescence of cranberry fruits, indicated by ethylene production, is inhibited by lysophosphatidylethanolamine ( LPE), increasing with acyl chain length and unsaturation Ryu 1998
  Ecological impact of farm chemicals used in cranberry bogs (no abstract) Wan 1994
  Nutritional content of cranberry products (no abstract) Hughes 1989
  Improved method for determination of chlorothalonil and related agro-chemical residues in cranberries el-Nabarawy 1988
  Acidification of urine to speed the excretion of PCP by cranberry juice: 18 or more oz. per day alone, or plus lysine, ammonium chloride, or ascorbic acid Simpson 1983
  Parathion degradation by microorganisms found in cranberry bogs Gorder 1980
  The aroma of cranberries (no abstract) Anu 1969
         Vaccinium macrocarpon in Mendel Plant Gene Nomenclature Database
FORMULAS/BLENDS
 
Contemporary Formulas
  The stability of anthocyanins in a commercial cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) dried extract was compared with the stability of the same extract contained in a food supplement enriched with alpha-tocopheryl succinate and ascorbic acid. Bononi 2007
  This study investigated the cran-cider process, which is the addition of cranberry juice at a 15% (vol/vol) level, followed by warm hold (45 degrees C for 2 h) and freeze-thaw steps (-20 degrees C for 24 h, 5 degrees C for 24 h). Ingham 2006
  A new enzyme preparation of fungal pectin lyase (EC 4.2.2.10) was shown to be useful for the production of cranberry juice and clarification of apple juice in the food industry. [Article in Russian] Semenova 2006
  Investigation of the color stability and copigmentation of four different berry juices enhanced by phenolic acids and commercial color enhancers shows that rosmarinic acid enhanced the color of lingonberry and cranberry juices the most. Rein 2004
Folk Blends
No Records
 
Patents
         Conduct a search on V. macrocarpon or cranberry in the title, abstract or claims section (excl. horticultural varieties) of the US patent database
OTHER INFORMATION
 
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