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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Vitamin D3 wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Likely helps
8 of 11 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Probably helps
18 of 30 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
36mg PACs (proanthocyanidins) or 400-500mg extract standardized to PAC content
Morning and evening, With or without food
Extract standardized to 36mg PACs (A-type)
2000-4000 IU daily
Morning with breakfast
D3 (cholecalciferol) softgel or liquid
Ongoing
4-8 weeks
4-8 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-8 weeks
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2023) · Systematic review · n=8857
Fifth update of the Cochrane review; 50 included studies with 8857 randomised participants.
Consumption of cranberry as adjuvant therapy for urinary tract infections in susceptible populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis
PloS one (2021) · Meta analysis · n=3979
Meta-analysis of 23 trials with 3979 participants.
Supplementation with Highly Standardized Cranberry Extract Phytosome Achieved the Modulation of Urinary Tract Infection Episodes in Diabetic Postmenopausal Women Taking SGLT-2 Inhibitors: A RCT Study
Nutrients (2024) · Rct
Considering UTI episodes, during the six-month supplementation period, an increase of 1.321 (95% CI: -0.322; 2.9650) was observed in the placebo group, while it remained at a steady value of 0.393 (95% CI: -4.230; 5.016) in the supplemented group.
Vitamin D supplementation vs. placebo and incident type 2 diabetes in an ancillary study of the randomized Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial
Nature communications (2025) · Meta analysis · n=5205
Mean body mass index (BMI) was 27.5 kg/m2 (SD = 5.3), with 51% female and 17% Black race/ethnicity.
Vitamin D Supplementation for Patients with Dysmenorrhoea: A Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis · n=687
TSA revealed that the current RCTs provide sufficient information.
Vitamin D and respiratory tract infections
BMJ (2017) · Meta analysis · n=11321
12% reduction in respiratory infections overall
Based on multiple RCTs showing UTI reduction in women. Effect size varies significantly between studies (15-73% reduction). Most effective for recurrent UTI prevention. PAC-standardized extracts preferred over juice forms for consistent dosing and reduced GI effects.
Meta-analysis showed 12% overall reduction in respiratory infections, with greater benefits in severely deficient individuals. Daily dosing more effective than bolus. Conservative estimate assumes most users not severely deficient.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Vitamin D3 has a higher evidence score (7.5/10 vs 6/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For support immune system, Vitamin D3 has a higher relevance score (92 vs 85).
No known interactions between Cranberry Extract and Vitamin D3 have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.