Biona Berry Extracts

Berry extracts like cranberry are a great addition to your sips and drinks.

Cranberry extract is a great biofilm buster, for conditions like h-pylori and urinary tract infections.

Free from preservatives, our juice can be added to smoothies or combined with water (or your favourite juice!) to deliver the delicious, tart flavour and nutrition you’d expect from 100% cranberries. A little drop goes a long way! Also available in an irresistible 750ml size.

Health Benefits

  • Vitamin C
  • Manganese.
  • ORAC score of 9,584 units per 100g
  • Phytochemicals –
    • Anthocyanidins,
    • Ellagitannins,
    • Malic acid,
    • Flavonols such as
    • Quercetin and
    • Kaempferol, catechins,
    • Phenolic acids.
They also contain bioavailable
    • Amino acids,
    • Phytooestrogens,
    • Enzymes and
    • 50+ trace minerals

Uses of Cranberry & Cranberry Extract

Urinary Tract Infections

Use for UTI infections is controversial and conflicting but worth a consideration.

  • Contain proanthocyanidins(PACs)
  • capable of “wrapping” around Escherichia coil (E. coli)
  • Limit bacterial biofilm formation but this is conflicting in studies!

Periodontal Disease

  • Inhibit the adhesion of bacteria involved in periodontal disease and plaque.

Other Benefits

  • Favourable effects on blood pressure,
  • Glucose
  • Metabolism
  • Lipoprotein profiles
  • Oxidative stress
  • Inflammation
  • Endothelial function
  • Cranberry juice can increase B12 absorption in those on PPIs.
  • Increase in eradication rates of H. pylori.

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