How to Choose a Cranberry Supplement in Australia
How to choose a cranberry supplement mostly comes down to format and what is paired with the cranberry. Juice, capsules and concentrated liquids are very different products.
Short answer: compare the format, the sugar per serve, whether D-mannose is included and how much, and the full ingredient list. Our pick is Propel Health Cranberry Protect: a concentrated liquid with cranberry extract and about 600 mg of D-mannose in every 20 ml serve, 0.6 g sugars per serve.
How to choose a cranberry supplement: four checks
1. Format: juice, capsule or liquid concentrate
Cranberry juice drinks are often high in added sugar. Capsules are compact but hold a small amount of extract each. Liquid concentrates sit in between: a small daily dose diluted in water.
2. Sugar per serve
Check the sugars line on the nutrition panel, not just the front of the pack.
3. D-mannose
D-mannose is a simple sugar often paired with cranberry. If a product includes it, the label should state how much per serve.
4. Full ingredient list
Look for named extracts, and check for preservatives, sweeteners and colours.
How ours measures up
| What to check | Why it matters | Ours |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Easy daily use | Liquid concentrate, 20 ml (about 2 dessert spoons) a serve |
| D-mannose | Stated amount | About 600 mg per 20 ml serve |
| Sugars | Low added sugar | 0.6 g per serve |
| Ingredients | Nothing hidden | Vegetable glycerine, distilled purified water, cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) extract, couch grass liquid, D-mannose, potassium sorbate, thaumatin |
| Additives | What you are drinking | Free from artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners and fillers. Contains potassium sorbate |
| Diet and origin | Fits most eating patterns | Vegan, dairy free, gluten free, non GMO. Manufactured in Australia from internationally sourced ingredients |
Our pick: Propel Health Cranberry Protect
Take 20 ml a day diluted in water or juice. Shake well before use and refrigerate after opening. A 500 ml bottle is 25 serves.
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Frequently asked questions
How much D-mannose is in Cranberry Protect?
About 600 mg in each 20 ml serve.
Does it need to be refrigerated?
Yes, after opening.
Is it high in sugar?
No. 0.6 g sugars per 20 ml serve; most of the sweetness comes from glycerine and thaumatin.
About the author
Grant Jenkins is a director of Propel Health Australia, which packs its range in Brendale, Queensland, under a food licence. He wrote this guide from our own printed labels, so every figure quoted for our product is the figure on the pack.
Disclaimer
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Propel Health Australia products are foods, not therapeutic goods, and nothing here is intended to diagnose or address any health condition. Figures are taken from our current labels and may change with a new batch or print run. Speak to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
