Cranberry Supplements Can Prevent Or Delay Recurring Cystitis – Report
Executive Summary
Herbal cranberry supplements can prevent or delay recurrences of uncomplicated cystitis in women, says a report published by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care.
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