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Diet & Nutrition

Cranberry

The cranberry can be considered a "super food", because of its strong anti-inflammatory mechanism in the body.

How much to eat?

To combat urinary tract infections, 300 ml of cranberry juice can be drunk daily.

Nutritional values

Calories	15
Fibre	3
Iron	0,7 mg
Vitamin C	13 g
Per 100g raw

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

There is some human evidence supporting the use of cranberry juice and cranberry supplements to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI), although most available studies are of poor quality. There are no clear dosing guidelines, but given the safety of cranberry, it may be reasonable to recommend the use of moderate amounts of cranberry juice cocktail to prevent UTI in non-chronically ill individuals.

Key benefits

Cranberries may reduce bladder infections. They also help to maintain a healthy heart and also may have anti-inflammatory benefits, as they have anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It is also thought that small amounts of cranberries may benefit kidney stone sufferers. The condensed tannins in cranberries have strong antioxidant properties.

Maximising the benefits

Condensed tannins which are found in cranberries are not destroyed in cooking. These tannins are powerful antioxidants.

Cranberry cures

The humble cranberry has been used and tested to treat a number of health problems - the most positive results being achieved with urinary tract infections.