The Solgar Natural Cranberry with Vitamin C is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 400mg concentrated cranberry powder and 60mg Vitamin C per phytocapsule, i.e. 800mg and 120mg in the dose of two phytocapsules. The package contains 60 phytocapsules.
It is mainly aimed at women who want to include cranberry in their daily diet, in combination with Vitamin C. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, so the product is suitable for vegans.
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is the fruit of a low shrub grown in wet, acidic areas of North America, with the characteristic harvest in flooded fields where the fruits float. It has a long history of use in the diet, long before it began to be studied in laboratories. Chemically it stands out for its proanthocyanidins, a group of polyphenols that give it its deep red color, along with the strong tangy taste that makes fresh fruit difficult to consume.**
Vitamin C is not randomly placed next to it. Cranberry naturally contains Vitamin C, and adding it to the formula replicates a combination that exists in the fruit itself. However, unlike cranberry, Vitamin C is a nutrient with clearly defined approved claims, and at 60mg per phytocapsule it covers 75% of the Reference Dietary Intakes, a percentage well above the limit required to qualify for them.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a powder from fresh cranberry enriched with Vitamin C:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Cranberry does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA, the related botanical claims are under evaluation, and the product does not relate to the prevention or treatment of infections.**
Of the two active ingredients in the composition, only Vitamin C has approved claims:
Cranberry is described only in terms of what it is, where it comes from and in what quantity it is in the composition.** The product is declared free of starch, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
It suits women who know cranberry and want to have it regularly in their daily routine, in concentrated form instead of juice with added sugars. It suits people who want a moderate, daily dose of Vitamin C, without the very high amounts of one-gram formulations. It is an option for those who follow a vegan diet, as well as for people who prefer formulas with few, clear ingredients.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, examination or treatment. Symptoms such as fever, pain, blood in urine or fever require immediate medical evaluation and not a supplement.
Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule, Cranberry powder 400mg, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 60mg (75% RDI). Per 2 phytocapsules, Cranberry powder 800mg, Vitamin C 120mg (150% RDI).
Other ingredients: Cranberry concentrated in powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), Vitamin C, silicon dioxide and vegetable magnesium stearate (anti-caking agents).
Free of: starch, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: One to two (1-2) phytocapsules per day, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 60 phytocapsule package lasts for 60 days. With two phytocapsules per day, it lasts for 30 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy, lactation or under medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed for those taking coumarin anticoagulants, as interactions with cranberry have been described, as well as for people with a history of kidney stones. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Four hundred milligrams of concentrated cranberry powder, along with 60mg of Vitamin C. In the dose of two phytocapsules, the quantities double.
Because cranberry naturally contains Vitamin C and the combination replicates the composition of the fruit itself. It is also the only ingredient with approved health claims.
No. It is a dietary supplement. Symptoms of urinary tract infection require medical evaluation, and often antibiotic treatment, which the product does not replace.
The phytocapsule provides a stable, measured amount of fruit powder, without the sugars usually added to commercial juices to moderate the tangy taste.
From 30 to 60 days, depending on whether you take two or one phytocapsule per day.
Yes. Both the content and the capsule shell are of plant origin.
That it uses powder from fresh fruit and not just standardized extract, combined with added Vitamin C.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended to prevent, treat or cure a human disease.
** Information on herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
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Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule, Cranberry powder 400mg, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 60mg (75% RDI). Per 2 phytocapsules, Cranberry powder 800mg, Vitamin C 120mg (150% RDI).
Other ingredients: Cranberry concentrated in powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (phytocapsule shell), Vitamin C, silicon dioxide and vegetable magnesium stearate (anti-caking agents).
Free of: starch, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: One to two (1-2) phytocapsules daily, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the pack of 60 phytocapsules is sufficient for 60 days. With two phytocapsules per day, it is sufficient for 30 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding or under medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed for those taking coumarin anticoagulants, as interactions with cranberry have been described, as well as for individuals with a history of kidney stones. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
