Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and fiber and offer many potential health benefits.
While most research has studied juice and supplements, cranberries can also be eaten fresh or dried.
How to Use It
Cranberry can be easily incorporated into your diet.
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They can cause interactions with medications or have other safety concerns.
Summary
Cranberry juice may help prevent recurrent UTIs, prevent oral decay, and improve heart health.
Some evidence also supports the use of cranberry in preventing intestinal infections caused byH.
pyloriand lowering blood glucose levels in people with throw in-2 diabetes.
If you decide to use it, remember that cranberry may interact with the prescription drugs warfarin and tacrolimus.
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