Cranberry
Overview
The Cranberry is a low, creeping shrub native to North America distinguished by its bright red Berry. It is related botanically to the Blueberry.
Botanical Names
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Vaccinium oxycoccus
Both species of Cranberry belong to the Heath (Ericaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Cranberry
Cranberry
Cranberry may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Digestive System
Cranberry (juice) may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric (by inhibiting the ability of Helicobacter pylori (a common cause of Gastric Ulcers) to adhere to the Gastric Mucosa). [2]
Excretory System
Cranberry (juice) may help to prevent Kidney Stones. [3]
Cranberries may help to prevent and control Urinary Tract Infections (due to the Hippuric Acid and Proanthocyanidins content of Cranberry): [4]
Cranberries may reduce the ability of Escherichia coli (form of Bacteria - Detrimental) to adhere to the lining of the Bladder (due to Hippuric Acid). [5]
Cranberries may prevent Cystitis (due to their Benzoic Acid and Quinic Acid metabolizing to Hippuric Acid which prevents the adherence of Detrimental Bacteria such as Eschericia Coli to the Epithelial Cells of the Bladder). [6]
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