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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value\u00a0of Cranberry<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Cranberries?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are fruits grown in the northeastern and north-central parts of the United States of America. Cranberries are also known as American cranberry and bearberry 1<\/a><\/sup>. They are harvested in the US and Canada between the months of September and October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two methods used for the harvest of cranberries, wet harvest and dry harvest. In the case of wet harvest, the cranberry farms are flooded and the fruits that float are collected; whereas, in the case of dry harvest, no water is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wet harvest fruits are used to prepare processed cranberry juice and sauce, whereas dry harvest fruit is cleaned and packaged as fresh fruit 2<\/a><\/sup>. All the available cranberry products provide similar health benefits and can be easily incorporated into the daily diet 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value\u00a0of Cranberry<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value of cranberries is given below; 100 grams of cranberries contain\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy (Kcal)<\/strong>: 46<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein (g)<\/strong>: 0.46<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates (g)<\/strong>: 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre, Total Dietary (g)<\/strong>: 3.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars, Total (g)<\/strong>: 4.27<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Fat (g)<\/strong>: 0.13<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium (mg)<\/strong>: 80<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium (mg)<\/strong>: 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron (mg)<\/strong>: 0.23<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium (mg)<\/strong>: 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous (mg)<\/strong>: 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C (mg)<\/strong>: 14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNutritional value of cranberries (per 100 grams)3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Cranberries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMany phytochemicals are also present in cranberries, for example, beta carotene, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins<\/a><\/strong>, and anthocyanins 14<\/a><\/sup> are responsible for its beneficial properties 4<\/a>,5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have beneficial activities for the bladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have beneficial properties for the stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show liver-protecting properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-diabetes properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show wound healing activity 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Cranberries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cranberries have several health benefits in multiple systems as seen below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Cranberries for Cardiovascular Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Consumption of cranberry juice can help manage cholesterol levels in obese men and women. Cranberry juice improves antioxidant status and may increase High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol). It can thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by lowering levels of inflammatory markers and improving the regulation of blood glucose 7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0The studies available seem insufficient to validate these claims. Consult an ayurvedic physician before taking cranberries for its effect on cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Uses of Cranberries for Cancer Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The compounds present in cranberries have positive effects on cancer cells. These compounds might reduce inflammation, slow down growth, and cause the death of cancer cells. Studies found that cranberries may defeat the three main characteristics of cancer cells, i.e. resisting cell death, invasive activity and spread and ongoing signalling to multiply in number.<\/p>
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