Tag: A type pacs

Over 10 million doctor's visits each year in the US are attributed to urinary tract infections (UTIs), a condition that cranberries have been famously associated with preventing. But for many, the question remains: what is the active ingredient in cranberries that makes this possible? The answer lies in potent plant compounds called proanthocyanidins, or PACs.

While many believe drinking cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), the amount of active compounds, called proanthocyanidins (PACs), varies drastically. It's estimated that a 7-ounce serving of cranberry juice can contain anywhere from 17.8 to 46 milligrams of PACs, depending on the product.