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Anti-cancer cranberry with regular consumption will reduce the development of cancer cells by up to 120%. Scientists associate the greatest chance with the prevention of colon and lung cancer, as well as leukemia. Cranberry fruits owe this property to the richness of bioflavonoids.
Usually we reach for cranberries to alleviate ailments related to the urinary system. It is a pity that we so rarely use its benefits on the occasion of other diseases, including rheumatism.
What does cranberry contain?
Carotene, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C and E are components of cranberry. In addition, it provides valuable fiber and elements: iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iodine, calcium, phosphorus and the aforementioned bioflavonoids, or more precisely – polyanthocyanins.
In the fight against microbes
Cranberry juice has fungicidal properties, confirmed as early as 1968. However, it does work against Candida albicans. It effectively deals with pathogenic bacteria in food, which allows us to consider that cranberry can be a natural food preservative.
Flavonoids for the heart
The antioxidants present in cranberries not only help reduce the risk of cancer, but are also used in the prevention of heart and circulatory system diseases. They prevent blood clots, improve blood circulation by strengthening and dilating blood vessels, thus avoiding coronary heart disease. The chance that the blood vessels will become clogged or we will get atherosclerosis decreases significantly. In the opinion of scientists, a daily portion of cranberry juice reduces the likelihood of heart disease by as much as 40 percent, as it contributes to the increase of good cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent.
For internal organs
Cranberries, included in the diet, protect against stomach ulcers because they fight Helicobacter pylori. In addition, it allows you to maintain the efficiency of the mind, because it significantly reduces our susceptibility to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Thanks to the properties of cranberries, gray cells age slower, which allows you to maintain cognitive and motor performance for longer.
For the health of the urinary tract
Proanthosyanides and fructose reduce pathogenic bacteria harmful to the epithelium of the urinary tract, which prevents the adhesion of these microorganisms to the walls of the urinary tract, and also facilitates their removal from the body. Cranberry prevents the recurrence of cystitis. It is effective against drug-resistant bacteria. However, if the doctor has prescribed a drug, we should not give it up. The juice can also be used in people under palliative care.