Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
What is Cranberry?
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a botanical traditionally used for urinary tract wellness. It is associated with 💧 kidney & fluid balance health.
What it's being explored for today
Proanthocyanidins (PACs) studied for preventing bacterial adhesion in urinary tract
How to use Cranberry
Drink 8–16 oz unsweetened cranberry juice daily. Capsules/extract: 400–500 mg standardized to PAC content, 2x daily. Avoid cranberry cocktail (high sugar).
Safety & precautions
May interact with blood thinners (warfarin). High oxalate content — caution with kidney stones. Choose unsweetened products.
How Cranberry fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Cranberry complement that by supporting your 💧 kidney & fluid balance systems while you do the work.
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