Amazing Top 10 Benefits of Cranberry Juice

 Tahiti Trader’s 100% Natural Cranberry Concentrate Liquid gives you 100% natural cranberry concentrate without unnecessary additives or a sweetened cocktail taste.  In addition, there’s the extra nutritional benefit of proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) which have been identified in the cranberry fruit.

 Nutritional Value Of Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and salicylic acid. By containing only 45 calories per cup, cranberry juice fits very well within the dietary guidelines. Cranberry juice also contains 87.13 g water per 100 g. It provides energy, protein, and carbohydrates. In terms of minerals, it contains calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and zinc. It also contains vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and vitamin K (phylloquinone). Cranberries are members of the Ericaceae family and are native to North America.

 Cranberry juice has long been used for curing various illnesses. The health benefits of cranberries include the following:

• Helps support Urinary tract health 

Urinary tract infections refer to the existence of certain micro-organisms in the urine that exceed normal levels. These infections can develop in the bladder and cause cystitis in the kidney to cause renal parenchyma, or in the prostate, resulting in bacterial prostatitis. 

Studies have shown that cranberry juice contains proanthocyanidins that possess anti-clinging properties, which prevent the bacteria from binding itself to the cells on the walls of the bladder. These compounds prevent bacteria from multiplying further and flush them out of the body through urination. 

Research shows that drinking cranberry juice regularly can help prevent recurring UTIs in middle-aged and pregnant women. Regular intake of cranberry juice has also been proven beneficial for patients undergoing other treatments in the hospitals as a guard against the urinary tract diseases.

•  Natural Antioxidant Source

 Cranberries are among the fruits and vegetables richest in health-promoting antioxidants, which protect our cells from free-radical damage. In disease-fighting antioxidants, cranberries outrank nearly every fruit and vegetable--including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries, and cherries. One cup of whole cranberries has 8,983 total antioxidant capacity.

• Supports healthy inflammation response

 Recent research links inflammation to a host of serious and chronic health threats, including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cranberry juice contains several nutrients that show promise in the treatment of inflammation, including vitamin C, vitamin E and magnesium. 

• Supports a healthy immune system

According to some studies, cranberry extract can improve multiple aspects of immune function, and it can lower the frequency of cold and flu symptoms. The high levels of a specific substance called proanthocyanidins that are found in cranberries helps the body’s immune function ward off illness and disease. Proanthocyanidins refers to a larger class of Polyphenols, which are commonly present in berries and other whole fruits and juices. These powerful Polyphenols are able to nurture the lining of the gut, where a large majority of the immune system is actually located.

Because cranberry can ward off harmful bacteria — found in toxic food and viruses that enter the body — from accumulating and growing in the gut lining, healthy immune-boosting bacteria are able to thrive and create a powerful defense against sickness.

• Benefits the Digestive Tract

Recent research has shown that cranberry benefits help optimize the balance of bacteria in our entire digestive tract, acting similarly to how Probiotics found in Kombucha, Kefir or yogurt would to create an environment of healthy “gut flora.” Digestive health benefits from cranberries are undeniable because of the fruit’s ability to balance bacteria in the body, decreasing harmful “bad” bacteria and facilitating in the growth of “good” beneficial bacteria. This not only relieves symptoms like constipation, diarrhea and stomach acid, but also helps boost immunity and nutrient absorption, since a healthy gut wall is important for both of these functions.

• Supports a Healthy Heart

 The cardiovascular benefits of cranberries come from the combined impact of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. The antioxidant benefits of the cranberry have been associated with decreased risk of various markers of heart disease, including high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. Cranberries are an all-natural way to help to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke because they dilate blood vessels, reduce inflammation and increase your blood flow.

•  Supports Respiratory Health

According to conducted studies, cranberry juice helps inhibit certain strains of the Haemophilus influenza, which is a common cause of ear and respiratory infections in children. The juice inhibits the bacteria’s hair-like structures, inhibiting them from adhering to the surface of the skin.

• Promotes Healthy Weight

Cranberry juice is rich in organic acids, which have an emulsifying effect on the fat deposits in our body. Some studies also suggest that the enzymes in cranberries can aid metabolism.

•  Supports Good Mental Health

Studies have shown that Cranberry Juice contains properties that can help improve your memory. In addition, the juice can help lift your spirits by reducing stress and anxiety as well as depression.

•  Anti-Aging properties of Cranberries

 Cranberry juice can help slow down the aging process by destroying free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for causing the formation of wrinkles on the skin. The super powerful antioxidants of the cranberry juice, promotes healthy skin cells and gets rid of any unwanted blemishes and redness.  

 It also softens up the skin…Cranberry juice helps promote healthy collagen production due to the high levels of vitamin C. Collagen joins together with keratin to strengthen the hair and skin. The function of collagen is to help blood vessels beneath the skin carry oxygen. In turn, the collagen then softens up the skin, giving it that bright radiant glow, and a youthful appearance. 

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