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CRANBERRY CONCENTRATE
One of the main beliefs about cranberry supplements is that they are thought to help combat and prevent urinary tract infections. Though the scientific evidence is yet inconclusive, cranberrry concentrate pills are still one of the most common supplements used for this ailment, with much anactdotal evidence to support the claim. Cranberries contain compounds called proanthocyanidins, which prevent E. coli bacteria from attaching to the lining of your urethra and bladder, which may be the principle means by with this fruit could help to fight urinary tract infection.
Antioxidant Powerhouse – Cranberries are rich in vitamin C and are also a food that provides some of the highest antioxidant content per serving. Taking a cranberry supplement every day for eight weeks has, for instance, been shown to significantly reduce markers of oxidative stress in the body.
Several studies have also found that cranberry juice and cranberry extract capsules can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. People who drank cranberry juice also had lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), while the polyphenols in cranberries may provide additional heart health support.
Besides being high in vitamin C, the polyphenols in cranberries and cranberry supplements may also contribute to healthy gut microbiota and provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions that benefit the metabolism and immune function.
