Cranberry extract / juice and proanthocyanidin (flavonoid) fractions vs Untreated or vehicle control (some studies vs positive antimicrobial controls, e.g. chlorhexidine/fluoride)
Cell death / cytotoxicity induction · Streptococcus mutans (in vitro cultures and biofilms)
One study reported time-dependent cell-death induction (50% at 10 h) with cranberry extract (ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
- Effect of flavonoids from grape seed and cranberry extracts on the microbiological activity of Streptococcus mutans: a… 2024 All outcomesin vitro (laboratory)Cranberry extract produced a time- and concentration-dependent reduction in bacterial count, with a 50% reduction after 10 h (Singhal).1 studyGRADE not reported