Juices from vegetables and berries, if they do not contain sugar, preservatives and dyes, are a very useful and convenient part of a healthy diet. They can completely replace unhealthy drinks such as sugary soda. One berry juice stands out for its advantages among others.
British nutritionist Rob Hobson told Netdoctor about the many benefits of cranberry juice. One glass of this drink contains more than half of the daily norm of vitamin C, which is necessary for the production of proteins and ridding the body of free radicals.
Much of the heart-healthy benefits of cranberries are due to their impressive antioxidant content. Cranberries are rich in flavanols, which are a type of polyphenol. Their level in juice is lower than in fresh berries. "However, there is some research linking cranberry juice to a reduction in heart disease risk factors, including an increase in good cholesterol," explains Hobson. Also, cranberries increase the stiffness of arteries, which is useful for coronary heart disease.
Cranberry juice helps prevent intestinal infections. "One study showed that 500 ml of cranberry juice per day can significantly reduce infection with the bacterium H. pylori, which is the cause of peptic ulcer disease," the nutritionist said.
Cranberries also contain a compound called ursolic acid, which may help protect brain cells from damage or degeneration after a stroke. What's more, regular consumption of fruit or vegetable juice reduces the risk of developing dementia, Hobson notes.
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