9 Health Benefits of Cranberry

Updated: June 4, 2018

Cranberry is a delicious fruit cultivated many regions throughout the world with numerous health advantages. The scientific name of a cranberry is Oxycoccus. It belongs to the genus Vaccinium of the Ericaceae family. It is believed that this vegetable is native to northern North America and Asia and in northern and central Europe.

Cranberry contains lots of health benefits,  include prevents heart disease,  cancer, kidney stones, infection in the urinary tract, respiratory disorders and helps to repair skin etc. Cranberry is also very useful to prevent diabetes, stomach disorders and some dental plaque related disease.

Nutritional Value of Cranberry

The Cranberry contains lots of Vitamin, Minerals and other components. Some of the vitamins that cranberry have Pantothenic acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6,  Vitamin A, vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E and Pyridoxine. Cranberry also contains dietary fiber, sodium and potassium, which have lots of health benefits. Apart from this cranberry also contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium and phosphorus.

Cranberry Prevents Urinary tract Infections

Generally Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria E. coli, if this  micro-organisms exceed normal levels in the urine. If infection happens in the bladder then it is called as cystitis and if infection travels to kidney and kidney get affected then it will be called pyelonephritis. As for the studies proanthocyanidins content found in cranberry which has anti-clinging agent is very useful to eliminate this bacteria from our bladder. This content is also useful in preventing the bacteria growth and eliminated them from our body through urination. As for the researcher this is also very useful for pregnant  and middle age ladies for prevention of urinary tract infections. But if you are already affected by this bacteria then it can not treat this infection. If you are consuming this fruit on a regular basis, then you can prevent this infection to affect you.

Cranberry Fight Against Antitumor Effects

The Polyphenolic is an antioxidant present in cranberry is very useful to treat different kind of cancer. As per the researchers consuming of cranberry on a regular basis can prevent the risk of various kind of cancer disease such as breast, colon, lung, prostate, etc. Polyphenolic compound also helps to fight against ultraviolet radiation and aggression by pathogens. Salicylic acid is another content found in cranberry is also very useful in reducing blood clotting, swelling and eliminating tumors.

Cranberry Keeps Cardiovascular Healthy

The Flavonoids found in cranberry are an antioxidant, which helps us to keep our cardiovascular health healthy. Antioxidants of cranberry can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis disease. Generally atherosclerosis are a cardiovascular related disease where the arteries get blocked due to formation of fat, calcium and cholesterol level increased in blood, makes obstacles in blood flow and create different kind of cardiovascular disease like heart stroke and heart attack. As for the studies, consumption of cranberry on a regular basis can reduce the formation of fat, calcium and cholesterol in the blood and help us to prevent cardiovascular disease from our body. It also helps to eliminate LDL cholesterol from our body.  

Cranberry Prevents Tooth Decay

The Proanthocyanidine are a class of polyphenols found in cranberry is very useful for our dental health because it helps to kill the harmful bacteria in the mouth which is the main cause of tooth cavities.  As per the researcher eating cranberry on a regular basis can help in preventing the plaque formation in teeth, thus promote good oral health.

Cranberry Avoids Respiratory Infections

As for the researchers, consumption of cranberry on a regular basis can prevent the risk of Haemophilus influenzae. Haemophilus influenza is a type of bacteria which is the main cause of ear infection and respiratory, that mainly affects babies and young children. Vitamin A found in cranberry is very useful to fight against this Haemophilus influenza by improving the infant immune responses.

Cranberry Prevents Cancer

The Proanthocyanidins content found in cranberry is very useful for our health, because proanthocyanidins content helps us to fight against cancer and reduce the growth of the cancer cells in our body. Cranberry also has flavonoids, which is also very useful in preventing the cancer cell growth in our body. As for the studies, cranberry contains anti-carcinogenic properties which are very useful in preventing the cancer, which is related to colon and prostate cancer. The researchers also suggest that consuming cranberry on a regular basis can prevent micro-tumors development of the blood vessels and stop the multiplication of the cancer cells in our body so that cancer grow will stop.

Cranberry Prevents Scurvy

Scurvy is a disease which occurs due to a deficiency of Vitamin C in our body. Cranberries are highly rich in vitamin C which can reduce vitamin C deficiency in our body. So to prevent the scurvy disease, we should add cranberry in our daily diet. Vitamin C is also very useful to make collagen in our body which is very essential for healthy functioning of our body tissues.   

Cranberry Prevents Lung inflammation

Due to the presence of nondialyzable material in the cranberry, which is very useful to prevent influenza virus to affect our lungs by damaging our epithelial cells of lung and create a fluid formation in the lungs. The anti-inflammatory properties of cranberry are also very useful to reduce the inflammation caused by the influenza virus in the lungs. As per the researcher to keep our lung healthy and reduce the lung damages we should add cranberry in our daily diet on a regular basis.

Cranberry Has Anti-Aging Benefits

Due to the presence of phytonutrients and antioxidants in cranberries is very useful for our skin health and prevent age related problem to our different cells and tissue. Antioxidant present in cranberry fight against free radicals and stabilized them to stop any oxidative damage to our health cells, which is the main cause of different kind of macular degeneration issues like skin degeneration, loss of memories, lack of concentration and coordination, etc. Studies says that consuming cranberry on a regular basis can slower the process of macular degeneration in our body.