Cranberry juice has many potential health benefits, including:
•Heart healthA study found that volunteers who drank cranberry juice twice a day for eight weeks had lower levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke.
•AntioxidantsCranberries are high in antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals that can damage DNA and contribute to disease.
•Urinary tract infectionsCranberry juice may help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by stopping E. coli, a common cause of UTIs, from taking hold in the bladder or urinary tract.
•Digestive healthCompounds in cranberries may help prevent the growth of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers.
•Immune systemCranberry juice contains nutrients that can support a healthy immune system.