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Antioxidants
help protect our bodies by stabilizing free
radicals. Cranberries contain more antioxidant phenols
than other commonly eaten fruits. They protect brain cells from free radical
damage and the subsequent loss of motor and cognitive function. Research shows
that they offer a natural defense against arteriosclerosis, which can lead to
heart attacks, angina and blood clots. They have an anti-adhesion property that
works in many areas of the body. They reduce oral bacteria, like Streptococcus
mutans, which cause cavities. They inhibit the adhesion of peptic ulcer causing
bacteria, to the stomach lining. They ward off urinary tract and bladder
infections. Proanthocyanidins are present in many fruits, but only those in
cranberries and blueberries inhibit the adhesion of infection causing
E. coli bacteria in the urinary tract. New research shows that drinking
cranberry juice can have an antiviral effect on intestinal viruses.