Cranberry juice can effectively inhibit Helicobacter pylori, resist bacterial gastric ulcer, has strong antioxidant effect, can reduce low-density cholesterol and triglycerides, and is especially suitable for women. Drinking more than 350 ml of cranberry juice or cranberry nutritional supplements every day is very helpful to prevent urinary tract infection and cystitis.
Cranberry is a kind of red berry mainly produced in North America and other places, which is rich in antioxidant polyphenols. Previous studies have shown that proper consumption of cranberries can enhance immune effect and prevent urinary system infection.
(1) can inhibit the growth and reproduction of various pathogenic bacteria, prevent these pathogenic bacteria from adhering to cells (such as urothelial cells) in vivo, prevent female urinary tract infection, and inhibit Helicobacter pylori infection;
(2) It is helpful to maintain the integrity of bladder wall and the normal pH value of urethra.
Second, reduce the incidence of gastric ulcer and gastric cancer.
Cranberry contains a special compound-concentrated tannic acid, which is generally considered to have the effect of preventing urinary tract infection. Cranberries help to inhibit Helicobacter pylori from adhering to the stomach. Helicobacter pylori is the main cause of gastric ulcer and even gastric cancer.
Third, reduce cardiovascular aging lesions.
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a research report at the medical conference held in Washington on September 20th, 20th/KLOC-2nd. Experiments show that healthy adults can moderately lower their blood pressure if they regularly drink low-calorie cranberry juice.
According to the data of USDA, 56 healthy adults with an average age of 565,438+0 participated in this randomized trial. One group drank about 227 grams of low-calorie cranberry juice at breakfast and dinner every day, and the other group drank a placebo with similar color and taste. All participants' other diets are provided by research institutions, which can keep their weight stable and keep the error to a minimum.
After observing the volunteers for 8 weeks, the researchers found that the diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure of people who drank cranberry juice decreased from the initial average of 74 mm Hg to 765,438+0 mm Hg and from the initial 65,438+022 mm Hg to 65,438+065,438+09 mm Hg. There was no change in the placebo group.
Janet novotny, who led the research, said that the antihypertensive effect of cranberry juice may come from the antioxidant content in this juice. Cranberry juice is a good choice if you want to regulate your blood pressure through diet.
Fourth, anti-aging and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
Cranberry has a very powerful anti-free radical substance-bioflavonoids, and its content is the highest among 20 common fruits and vegetables. Biological brass can effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Beauty care, keep skin young and healthy.
5. Cranberries contain antioxidant substances such as vitamin C and flavonoids, and are rich in pectin, which can beauty beauty, improve constipation and help excrete toxins and excess fat.