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Many cranberry-related products are on the market, from dried cranberry fruit and cranberry juice to cranberry jam. When it comes to cranberries, people always know they can help prevent urinary tract infections, especially urethritis. So what are the other benefits of cranberries? 

Cranberries, known as "ruby", contain micronutrients like A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs), tannins, organic acids, catechins, iron, and zinc. Cranberries can also work with probiotics to promote intestinal health and regulate the immune system. It helps improve the gut flora environment of people with meat-based diets. In other words, if you eat a lot of meat, dairy or refined sugar, cranberries can help balance the probiotics in your digestive system.

Prevent urinary tract infection

The key component of cranberry is A-type proanthocyanidin. A daily intake of more than 36 mg can help protect women's health and help prevent urinary tract infections, so cranberry is known as one of the representatives of women's health guardians.

Prevent Stomach Cancer and Ulcers

According to a study in 2016, cranberries help prevent the growth and reproduction of the bacterium H. pylori in the stomach lining. If Helicobacter pylori multiply in large numbers, it may increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers. Cranberries' antioxidants and other anti-inflammatory substances may also protect against colon cancer. However, cranberry juice is unlikely to have the same effect.

Heart health

Cranberries contain other phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory properties. The phytonutrients in cranberries help prevent inflammation, slow the inflammatory process and protect against heart disease. Drinking cranberry juice may lower your risk of heart disease by increasing HDL cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and preventing cholesterol oxidation.

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