Cranberries - More Unknown Secrets

By Paul King


More often than not when thinking about cranberries you will most likely think about how doctors usually will recommend drinking cranberry juice for urinary tract infections. There are other benefits to eating cranberries and drinking cranberry juice than you may have realized.

While this red berry is primarily found in the United States, it can also be found in other parts of the world. It is also noteworthy to say that this berry derives from the same berry family as the blueberry. Cranberry can come in three different forms: extract, juice and pills. But in order to experience the full effect of what cranberries have to offer it is best for you to drink unsweetened cranberry juice.

The antioxidants in cranberry help make sure that bacteria are not able to group which will help avoid not only urinary tract infections but bladder infections as well. It would be a wise and beneficial idea to drink a glass of unsweetened cranberry juice daily especially if you are prone to bladder or urinary tract infections.

By consuming berries each day you can also help to reduce and cut down dental plaque. This works in the same way that the berry does not give the bacteria a chance to group together like it does for urinary tract infections. Taking a cranberry extract pill can also lower your chances for heart disease as well as lower chances for kidney stones.

This type of berry has also been shown to help lower bad cholesterol and raise the good cholesterol which is important for heart conditions. Antioxidants found in cranberry also help the function of blood vessels so that it lowers risk for heart attack and heart disease.

By drinking a glass a day of this type of juice you can also help boost the power of your medications if you suffer from digestive disorders or from ulcers. Something else amazing about this berry is that studies have found that by drinking the juice, you can lower your need for taking antibiotics.

As you can see, by introduction cranberry into your life you will not only be helping your bladder but you will boost your medications, fight off plaque and even do something good for your heart. Cranberry extract, juice and even dried cranberries are easily found in your local supermarket.




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