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Cranberry Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings

Cranberry juice has been recommended for patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. However, cranberry juice has a moderately high concentration of oxalate, a common component of kidney stones, and should be limited in patients with a history of nephrolithiasis. Cranberry concentrate tablets are marketed for urinary tract ailments. Physicians and manufacturers of cranberry products should make an effort to educate patients at risk for nephrolithiasis against ingestion of these dietary supplements.
- Urology 2001 Jan;57(1):26-9 -- Dietary supplementation with cranberry concentrate tablets may increase the risk of nephrolithiasis. -- Terris MK, Issa MM, Tacker JR.

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