Cranberry brings a lot of wonderful benefits
to human health.
The
effects of cranberry on health
Cranberry (English name is cranberry,
scientific name is Vaccinium Oxycoccus), belonged to Ericaceae family, is a
kind of small tree grows and lives well in cold climates, on submerged moss
land.
Here are 8 wonderful effects of cranberry.
1. Support the treatment of urinary tract infection
Many researches show that cranberry has the
effect against e-coli bacteria sticking to the wall of the urinary track, thus
reducing the risk of having urinary tract infection
2. Stomach protective effect
Proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberry can
impulse the digestion and inhibit the adhesion of H. Pylori bacteria at the
stomach lining, thus preventing H. Pylori bacteria from causing ulcers and
stomach cancer.
3. Good for the Cardiovascular health
Many researches have proven that cranberry
can help to reduce the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases as well as lower
the blood pressure.
4. Reduce bad cholesterol
Many evidences prove that polyphenols,
anthocyanins and andellagic acid in cranberry can reduce the oxidation of LDL,
cholesterol, platelet volume and inflammation.
Cranberry
helps to improve the immune system of our bodies.
5. Improve the immune system
Substances in cranberry really help to
improve the immune system of our bodies; besides, they also help our bodies
resist the infections by virus and bacteria.
6. Strengthen gum
Cranberry is also famous for the ability of
preventing the formation of dental plaque.
7. Help to protect prostate
Cranberry helps to support and improve the
treatment of prostate and gravel.
8. Treat common cold
Cranberry also defeats the inflammation
from cold and common flu.
