Cranberry vs Tongan Turmeric

Cranberry is a North American native fruit widely recognized for its role in urinary tract health. It contains proanthocyanidins (PACs) that prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls. Cranberry is one of the best-studied botanicals for UTI prevention and is recommended by many healthcare practitioners.

Turmeric variety grown throughout Polynesia used in Tongan traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory and digestive conditions.

Proanthocyanidins (PACs), Quercetin, Myricetin, Hippuric acid, Vitamin C

curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, turmerone

Urinary tract health, Scurvy prevention, Wound healing, Stomach ailments, Liver problems

anti-inflammatory treatment, digestive tonic, skin condition remedy

Urinary tract infection prevention, Recurrent UTI management, Helicobacter pylori reduction, Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant supplementation

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive

500mg cranberry extract 1-2 times daily, or 240-300ml unsweetened juice daily

400-800mg curcumin extract daily

Kidney stones (oxalate type), Aspirin allergy (contains salicylic acid)

bile duct obstruction, anticoagulants

GI upset at high doses, Diarrhea, Kidney stone risk (high doses), Blood sugar elevation (sweetened products)

GI upset at high doses, yellow staining