There is a tremendous buzz going on about cranberries.

Researchers are astonished in finding out the remarkable and amazing health benefits of this wonder berry. According to researcher, Amy Howell, of Rutgers University’s Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research, cranberry is one of the top foods proven to have health benefits.

The National Institutes of Health is funding new research to delve further into the health benefits of cranberries which are already known for their purifying and cleansing effects on the body. The key to the phenomenal effects of cranberries is its content.

Cranberries contain the powerful nutrients of antioxidants, such as, Vitamin C and flavonoids

which boost your immune system. In addition they contain Pro-anthoc-cyanidins (PAC) which

prevents certain bacteria from sticking inside your mouth, stomach, heart and urinary tract. Cranberries are also a good supplier of calcium which helps to strengthen your bones, calm your nerves and improve the functions of your muscles and heart.

Read on and find out more about how research studies suggest that cranberries benefits your mouth, stomach, heart and urinary tract.

Mouth

Researchers suggest that cranberries can prevent bacteria and plaque from sticking to your teeth and gums therefore decreasing your risk of cavities. Howell has discovered that a compound in the fruit-known as proanthocyanidine (mentioned above) can prevent plaque from forming on teeth. A mouth wash containing proanthocyanidin was developed to prevent periodontal disease.

Stomach

Cranberries can keep your stomach healthy by preventing the H. Pylori bacteria from sticking to the stomach lining, thus preventing ulcers.

Heart

Studies show that cranberries can reduce your low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or

“bad cholesterol” level. There are also studies comparing that a glass of cranberry juice has the same effect on the heart as a similar portion glass of red wine.

Urinary Tract

There is a popular belief that cranberry juice has beneficial effects on the urinary tract. Studies suggest that the PAC in cranberries helps to prevent certain bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall, therefore delivering you from the misery of a bladder infection.

These wonder berries are getting the attention they deserve as they continue to excite researchers and the public becomes aware of their amazing health benefits.