Tag: Pacran

With up to 60% of women experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, natural preventative options like cranberry are in high demand. However, a key point of confusion for consumers and healthcare professionals alike is whether the trademarked ingredient PACran is the same as the active compounds known as Proanthocyanidins, or PACs. This distinction is critical for understanding the efficacy and composition of cranberry supplements.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common outpatient infections, with up to 60% of women experiencing one in their lifetime [1.2.1]. In the search for natural solutions, many turn to cranberry, leading to the development of specific ingredients like Pacran. So, **what is Pacran?** It is a patented, whole-fruit cranberry powder from the *Vaccinium macrocarpon* species, standardized to contain 1.5% proanthocyanidins (PACs) [1.2.1, 1.2.2].