Cranberry has long been used to treat urinary tract infections, and research
confirms this form of therapy. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins that
inhibit the ability of bacteria to ‘stick’ to the urinary tract wall. There is
growing evidence that cranberry may have other health benefits as well.
Cranberry contains antioxidant phenols. They also have probiotic qualities and
are being studied for dental as well as cardiovascular benefit. Unlike cranberry
beverages that contain large amounts of processed sugar, AIM CranVerry® has no
added sugar, and delivers only the benefit of pure cranberry concentrate
Cranberry has a long history of use in folk medicine. Early European, Native
American, and Asian cultures used it for treating wounds and swollen glands, for
the prevention of scurvy, for the prevention and treatment of bladder and kidney
stones as well as infection. In addition, today’s evidence shows that
cranberries may help treat and prevent urinary tract infections and reduce the
risk of gum disease, ulcers, heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.
Urinary tract health
Cranberry has long been used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and
recent research is beginning to bear this out. The kidneys make urine, which
consists of about 95 percent water and 5 percent urea and various salts. This
urine exits the kidney via long, thin tubes called ureters. The ureters (one
from each kidney) drain into the bladder. When the bladder fills, you get a
signal that it is time to urinate. The urine passes out of your body through a
canal called the urethra. Anything that interferes with this flow may cause the
urine to back up and stagnate in the bladder, making the urinary tract
vulnerable to infection. About 20 percent of women will experience a urinary
tract infection sometime during their lives. Of those, 80 percent will have
another within 18 months. The incidence in men is less, although the risk
increases substantially with age in both sexes. These infections are caused by
the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract, usually Escherichia coli
(E. coli). Once inside, they thrive in the warm, moist environment. Ultimately,
they begin to affect urine production and the function of the bladder, resulting
in painful or frequent urination, nausea, and fever.
Antibiotic resistance
Western medicine has traditionally treated UTIs with antibiotics, but bacterial
resistance has become an increasing problem. Fortunately, new research indicates
that cranberry can help prevent and treat UTIs thanks to its ability to keep
bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract. The germs, rendered
harmless, are flushed out in urine.
Keep bacteria at bay
Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), which inhibit the ability of
bacteria, including E. coli, to “stick” to the urinary tract wall. While many
fruits contain similar compounds, thus far only the PACs of cranberries and
blueberries have been shown to exhibit this effect. Studies have shown that
these PACs are structurally different from those of other fruits tested, which
may account for cranberry’s unique ability.
Reduction in gum disease and ulcers
While cranberry is perhaps best known for its effect on urinary tract health,
newer research indicates that it may act elsewhere in the body against other
bacteria as well. The adhesion of the different types of bacteria that cause
both periodontal gum disease and stomach ulcers have both been shown to be
inhibited by cranberry. A recent study reported that a unique cranberry juice
component, NDM, has the ability to reverse and inhibit the coaggregation of
certain oral bacteria responsible for dental plaque and periodontal disease in
vitro. Peptic ulcers, too, may benefit from a serving of cranberries. A
constituent of cranberries has been shown to inhibit the adhesion of
Helicobacter pylori bacteria to human gastric mucus in vitro. H. pylori is
increasingly suspected to be the cause of peptic ulcers. Contains plenty of
antioxidants The medical community is quickly realizing the value of
antioxidants in fighting a wide range of diseases including heart disease,
diabetes, and certain cancers. According to a study published in the Journal of
Agriculture and Food Chemistry, cranberries have been shown to contain more
antioxidant phenols than 19 other commonly eaten fruits including both red and
green grapes.
Can I take AIM CranVerry® with AIM BarleyLife®
or other AIM products?
We recommend that you do not take cranberry juice with AIM BarleyLife® because
the acidity of the juice could affect the alkalizing substances in AIM
BarleyLife®. Some people do take AIM CranVerry® with AIM BarleyLife® because
some of the AIM BarleyLife® will be assimilated before the AIM CranVerry®
caplets are completely dissolved.
Can children take it?
Yes, again because it is a safe whole food concentrate; just like drinking
cranberry juice!
Can I take more than the suggested serving?
You may adjust your servings to your needs. AIM CranVerry® is a whole food
concentrate, so, like cranberries, it is safe.
Why doesn’t AIM CranVerry® come in a powder or
liquid form?
This would be a very bitter-tasting product. Remember that most of the cranberry
drinks on the market contain considerable amounts of sugar or sweeteners. We do
not believe we should add this to the product.
What kind of coating is used on the AIM
CranVerry® caplets?
We no longer use a coating on the AIM CranVerry® caplets.
What temperatures are used in producing AIM
CranVerry®?
AIM CranVerry® is produced from juice which is freeze-dried at sub-zero
temperatures, thereby maintaining most of the nutritional and enzymatic
activity.
Benefits
• Helps maintain urinary tract health
• May help prevent gum disease and cavities
• May help prevent peptic ulcers
• Provides powerful antioxidants
• May reduce food-borne illness caused by bacteria
Features
• More than 10 years of safe and beneficial use by AIM Members
• 342 mg of dried cranberry juice concentrate per capsule
• Concentrate derived from pure juice from cranberries (no fiber included)
• Most economical way to get the benefits of cranberry juice
• No added sugars or artificial sweeteners
• 90-count vegetarian capsules
Cranberries may also act as natural “probiotics” by enabling the good
bacteria in the GI tract to thrive, while inhibiting the bad bacteria that
promote infections and food-borne illnesses. A study at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison found that whole, frozen cranberries contained compounds that
inhibited the growth of common food-borne pathogens but enhanced the growth of a
beneficial bacterium by as much as 25 times.
Unlike many other cranberry products that are made from dried and/or ground
berries, AIM CranVerry® is made from concentrated juice, minus the fiber, making
it easier for your body to absorb the available nutrients. AIM CranVerry®
provides a way to receive the benefits of cranberry juice in convenient
vegetarian capsules. Unlike cranberry beverages that usually contain large
amounts of processed sugar, AIM CranVerry® has no added sugar.
• Take 3 capsules per day. You may take more or less depending on your needs.
• For best absorption and assimilation, take AIM CranVerry® on an empty stomach.
• Close tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry, dark place (70-75 °F;
20.1- 23.8 °C). Do not refrigerate.
A 76 year-old senior citizen reports; "I have suffered for years with
urinary tract infections occurring almost every other week. I took the whole
spectrum of antibiotics. My immune system was greatly compromised. Gene
suggested just two AIM CranVerry® tablets per day, and I did that
faithfully. In the year since I started taking AIM CranVerry®, I have only
experienced one infection. The doctor agreed to my taking just a three-day
dose of a mild antibiotic. The infection cleared up on the first day. I'm
thrilled with the AIM products and cannot be without my AIM CranVerry®!”
Reported by Gene W.
I have had two kidney stone attacks in the past ten years. After the
second attack, I started using AIM CranVerry® caplets. If I start to feel
like something is beginning to activate in my kidney, I take four AIM
CranVerry® caplets twice a day until everything subsides. I take two AIM
CranVerry® caplets twice a day as maintenance. Using the AIM CranVerry® has
been the most successful addition to my eating plan for bringing an end to
kidney stone attacks. -Alex C.
My left kidney was removed 18 months ago, and since then my urine was
never free of infection. I was prescribed antibiotics, etc. Nothing worked.
I started taking the AIM CranVerry®. On the third day, I can’t believe what
I saw. My urine sample was crystal clear, even my husband can’t believe it.
Hospital is history! -Jeannie
I have had dynamic results with AIM CranVerry®. I am now free from
kidney stones and related problems. Maddy M.
AIM CranVerry® is fantastic! I have H.Plyori and use AIM CranVerry®. I
take one to three caplets per day and do not have any pain. The tannins in
the AIM CranVerry® do not allow the H.Plyori to attach itself to the
stomach. I use it for my family when they have a cold starting, flu or
stomach pain, and it works fantastically! When her husband overeats and gets
stomach pain, I give him two to three AIM CranVerry® caplets, and it takes
care of the pain. -Krys
