Latest Cranberry News
Cranberries and their health benefits are popping up in the news everywhere.
Cranberries show protection against periodontal disease
FreshPlaza.com | March 2008
Drinking cranberry juice could possibly help cut down on what affects nearly 67 million Americans: gingivitis. Research published in the March 2008 edition of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy revealed that natural compounds found in cranberries were shown to fight severe gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, by acting as a powerful anti-inflammatory substance. ViewNew Cranberry Packed with Health Features
USDA Agricultural Research Service | January 2008
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and colleagues are using traditional breeding methods to develop a new cranberry variety with more absorbable anthocyanins, compounds that give cranberries their bright red color and potential health benefits. ViewCompounds in Cranberries May Be Antibacterial Agents
ScienceDaily.com | November 2007
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts, have found that compounds in cranberries are able to alter E. coli bacteria in ways that render the bacteria unable to initiate infections including kidney infections, gastroenteritis, and tooth decay. ViewCranberries may improve chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
EurekaAlert.org | August 2007
Preliminary research suggests that compounds in cranberries may help improve the effectiveness and reduce harmful side effects of platinum drugs that are used in chemotherapy to fight ovarian cancer. View
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