12 magical effects of cranberry

Cranberry, also known as cranberry and cranberry, is a small round berry that grows on the dwarf vine. It can be eaten as a fruit, has a unique sweet and sour taste, fresh and refreshing; it can also be used to make juice, jam and so on. With vitamin C, it is rich in phytochemicals, including anthocyanins, procyanidins, ellagic acid, etc. It can be said to be a super antioxidant and there are other magical effects you don't know. Let's take a look!

Cranberry effect

1, to prevent urinary tract infections.

Drinking cranberry juice or cranberry nutritional supplements for about 350 cc or more a day is helpful for preventing urinary tract infections and cystitis.

2, to prevent stomach cancer

Cranberry can effectively inhibit the attachment of Helicobacter pylori to the stomach. Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of gastric ulcer or even gastric cancer.

3, beauty and beauty.

Cranberry contains antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids and is rich in pectin. It can beautify beauty, improve constipation, and help remove toxins and excess fat from the body.

4, to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Eating more cranberries can prevent Alzheimer's disease.

5, lower blood pressure.

Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture announced on September 20, 2012, at a medical conference in Washington that studies have shown that healthy adults can moderately lower blood pressure if they regularly drink low-calorie cranberry juice.

6, protect the bladder.

It is estimated that half of women and some men have at least one urinary tract infection during their lifetime. For many people, this is troublesome and may sometimes recur. A study shows that people who drink cranberry juice daily or eat cranberries can greatly reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.

7, to protect oral hygiene.

The anti-adhesion mechanism of cranberry also plays a role in the oral cavity: regularly rinsing with cranberry extract can reduce the number of bacteria in saliva. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss with age. Using cranberry extract for mouthwash can reduce the adherence of germs around the teeth and gums and reduce the incidence of periodontitis.

8, protect the stomach.

Cranberry substances prevent bacteria from sticking to the stomach wall. Helicobacter pylori can cause gastric membrane infections, gastric ulcers and intestinal ulcers, increasing the risk of gastric cancer. The anti-adhesion mechanism of cranberry promotes the protection of the gastrointestinal tract.

9, anti-aging.

Cranberry is one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant content per calorie. Antioxidants protect cells from free radicals that promote aging. Premature skin aging and cancer, heart disease and other diseases can be attributed to damage caused by free radicals.

10, protect cardiovascular.

Cranberry produces many positive effects on the heart and blood vessels. Cranberry contains flavonol glycosides, can prevent arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis is the main cause of heart disease. Cranberry has a positive effect on cholesterol levels and can prevent the arteries from being narrowed by certain enzymes, thereby promoting blood circulation.

11, lower cholesterol.

The latest study found that cranberry juice can reduce low-density cholesterol and triglyceride, especially for women [2].

12, medicinal value.

(1) It helps to inhibit the growth and reproduction of various pathogenic bacteria, prevents the adhesion of these pathogens to cells in the body (such as urinary tract epithelial cells), prevents and controls women's urinary tract infections, and inhibits Helicobacter pylori infection.

(2) Help maintain the integrity of the bladder wall and maintain the normal pH of the urethra.