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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Herpes / June 2006Cranberries!
The free newspaper I read on my way to work had an article about a study done on a compound extracted from a certain type of cranberry (see below). Though I don't think we should all be drinking loads of cranberry juice or anything! - I have no idea about this research, who carried it out, or the scientific background of the person that wrote the article, but I thought you guys might be interested. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Didn't get much from a quick google... ------------- Cranberry treatment for herpes The humble cranberry may offer a new way to fight an incurable sex disease which affects ten percent of Britons. A compound extracted from the alpine version of the fruit suppresses the virus that causes genital herpes, making it harder for it to enter human cells, scientists say. Cranberries also ease later stages of the infection by stopping the virus multiplying. Researchers in Taiwan successfully tested the compound on monkeys. Researcher Chun-Chin Lin hailed the study as a breakthrough 'meiting further investigation'. Ther is no cure for the herpes virus, which lies dormant in the body for long periods before breaking out at intervals to cause symptoms such as itching and sores. Cranberries - frequently used in juices, jams and sauces - are already credited with a wide range of health effectes including fighting stomach ulcers and heart disease. -- Gadge I know that drinking Cranberry juice helps me when I have a kidney or bladder infection. Thats all I know about it. Wanda > The free newspaper I read on my way to work had an article about a study > done on a compound extracted from a certain type of cranberry (see below). [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > -- > Gadge > I know that drinking Cranberry juice helps me when I have a kidney or > bladder infection. Thats all I know about it. > Wanda I know I like the taste of it - anything else is just a bonus! -- Gadge > I know that drinking Cranberry juice helps me when I have a kidney or > bladder infection. Thats all I know about it. > Wanda On topic review here Zirk MM. Aluko RE. Taylor CG. Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) proanthocyanidins and their effects on urinary tract infections. Current Topics in Nutraceuticals Research. Vol. 2(3)(pp 153-160), 2004. Some key sentences from the abstract "Recently it has been shown that the beneficial effects of cranberries in prevention of UTI are due to two of its constituents, fructose and proanthocyanidins (PAs), which function as anti-adherence agents." "PAs are stable polyphenolic compound; and possess various qualities including antiviral, antibacterial, anti-adhesive, and antioxidant properties". (note there is the right set of compounds to have potential for HSV acivity and to go look for it) and for you Wanda - the last sentence may be of interest. "Administration of cranberry juice or cranberry concentrate tablets have been shown to reduce the recurrence and antibiotic requirements of UTI in women, though there is no conclusive evidence that it can be used as a curative agent. Cranberry tablets have been shown to have similar prophylactic effectiveness but more cost effective when compared to the juice" Tim -- When playing rugby, its not the winning that counts, but the taking apart ICQ: 5178568 > The free newspaper I read on my way to work had an article about a study > done on a compound extracted from a certain type of cranberry (see below). > Though I don't think we should all be drinking loads of cranberry juice or > anything! - I have no idea about this research, who carried it out, or the > scientific background of the person that wrote the article, but I thought > you guys might be interested. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Not on viruses specifically that i've seen, but its got some pretty active compounds in it and its not unreasonable to suggest some might show antiviral activity. Proanthocyanidins I think are the normally named culprit. Interacts nastily with warfarin but it wouldnt be alone in interacting with and changing the potential of other drug compounds (grapefruitjuice does some thing with certain meds) Most work seems to be on antibacterial action, a little on some antiproliferative effects that is working towards antitumour work. It might be this is the first work and just released so it hasn't got into the database yet (takes about 3-4 weeks sometimes) and if its the first look at antiviral activity with the juice then there will be precious little unless you can name the journal, then I may be able to pull the paper. Tim -- When playing rugby, its not the winning that counts, but the taking apart ICQ: 5178568 > The free newspaper I read on my way to work had an article about a study > done on a compound extracted from a certain type of cranberry (see below). [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > -- > Gadge Well, I think that any time a healthy diet is introduced, the body creates a stronger immune system. Whether it's cranberries, or anything else that's not full of saturated, it's bound to do you good. I know when I fill up on fresh juice, work-out regularly, and cut back on red meats, my outbreaks disappear, but when I get back into my unhealthy mode, they come rather frequently. -Chris Excellent, Chris! I've been doing the diet and exercise thing for years. It's the best thing for your immune system. ar >> The free newspaper I read on my way to work had an article about a study >> done on a compound extracted from a certain type of cranberry (see [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > > -Chris |
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