{"id":165298,"date":"2022-12-09T12:14:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T12:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=164703"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:34:37","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-dried-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-dried-cranberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Dried Cranberries: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Dried Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Dried Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Dried Cranberries for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Dried Cranberries?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Dried Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Dried Cranberries<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBright red cranberries are not just a delight to the eyes but are packed with goodness. Dried fruits serve as a healthy snack throughout the world. They are concentrated forms of fresh fruits. This reduces service sizes with the same nutritional value. Cranberries with scientific name Vaccinium macrocarpon,<\/em> has several benefits for human health. It may be consumed as juices, sweetened dried cranberries, etc. Fruit concentrates or sugar is infused into cranberries before drying to get sweetened dried cranberries1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. Read along to learn more about the potential dried cranberry benefits and side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Dried Cranberries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDried cranberries are rich in phytochemicals such as total phenolics, flavonoids and flavanols. The percentage nutritional value and nutritional content of dried cranberries is as follows 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Fat<\/strong>: 2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 48%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre<\/strong>: 30%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It also comprises some amounts of Vitamins such as: Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K. Moreover, each 160gm serve of dried cranberries contains 493 calories and it comprises of a high sugar content of about 116.10 gm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Dried Cranberries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Due to rich phytochemical compositions, dried cranberries might have potential health-promoting properties such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might show antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cardio-protective effects.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have antipathogenic or antibiotic properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have anti-diabetic activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-Inflammatory activity 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I may say that by including dried cranberries in your diet, you might support the growth of good bacteria in your digestive system. The unique compounds found in cranberries might help reduce the presence of harmful microbes in the colon, creating a more favourable environment for beneficial bacteria 13<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Dried Cranberries for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clinical studies and observations have demonstrated potential health benefits of dried cranberries, some of which are as following:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Dried Cranberries for Urinary Tract Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried cranberries were reviewed by Howell 9<\/a><\/sup> et al., 2005; Jepson & Craig 10<\/a><\/sup>, 2007; Howell 9<\/a><\/sup> 2007; Vasileiou 12<\/a><\/sup> et. al, 2013; for their ability to effectively reduce severity of urinary tract Infections (UTI) and its reoccurrence. Micali et al. (2014), evaluated 11 <\/a><\/sup>the efficacy of dried cranberry that may potentially be beneficial in UTI for young and middle-aged women. However, more evidence for its use for humans and its clinical use needs further investigation 1<\/a><\/sup>. Cranberries might be effective against UTI as it may help reduce the ability of bacteria to adhere to the bladder wall, thus, they might not grow and trigger infection 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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