Cranberry Tablets: This firm, bright red berry is powerful for it's ability to prevent and arrest the bacteria found in bladder infections. (UTI) Taken is a concentrated form, it can prevent the invasion of bacteria. Therefore we call it an anti-oxidant.
There are many forms of using cranberries in our cooking and in beverages, but our interest is for it's medicinal aspects as they are packed with vitamins .
Because of their deep red skins, they have a very high ability as an anti-oxidant for fighting free radicals and preventing cell damage done by those free radicals. This happens within our bodies as well as in our skin and it's health.
The same studies have shown cranberries taken daily, can prevent plaque build up on our teeth.
As research increases on the cranberry's benefits, studies show application for heart disease, cancer viruses stroke.
The following is a short list of it's benefits:
lowers LDL levels of bad cholesterol
increases HDL levels of good cholesterol
retard or stop growth of tumor cells
prevents stomach ulcers
reducing the causes for aging
loss of memory due to aging
Highest amount of Phenols (anti-oxidant) over any other fruit.
Adverse Side Effects: Some studies have noted a possible side effect of high amounts of cranberry added to ones diet can cause kidney stones. So if you suffer from re occuring kidney stones, use with the advise of your physician.