* Prevent [[Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)]] : One of the main benefits of cranberry pills is the prevention of the urinary tract infection (UTI), which is a common chronic health problem among women. Cranberry pills contain anti-adhesion properties within the antioxidants that prevent the bacteria (primarily E coli) from adhering to the bladder. A 2006 pilot study looked at twelve women between the ages of 25 and 70 with a history of UTIs to determine if a concentrated cranberry extract could prevent recurrent UTIs. During the study of administering the cranberry extract, none of the twelve subjects had a UTI. After a two-year follow-up, eight of the twelve women who continued to take the cranberry extract reported no UTI and no adverse effects. It was concluded that a cranberry preparation with a high phenolic content may completely prevent UTIs in women who are subject to recurrent infections.
* beats [[Bladder Infections]] : PACs (proanthocyanidin) in cranberry juice definitely serves as a preventative, but not necessarily as a cure : A high enough concentration of (PACs) makes the urinary tract skin cell surfaces too slippery for the E. coli bacteria to adhere.
* [[Candidiasis]] : Cranberries have a unique antioxidant makeup of polyphenols and proanthyocyanidins that can effectively prevent the development of protective biofilms.
*Jock Itch Relief : Jock itch, a rash of the groin that results from a superficial fungal infection of the skin, is a common uncomfortable problem caused by heat, humidity, damp folds of the skin, or tight clothing. Cranberry pills help to alleviate jock itch discreetly. Cranberry pills contain vitamins and nutrients that can help to restore the pH balance and reduce the inflammation that causes jock itch.
* [[Flu]] : Cranberries give your immune system a friendly boost by improving T-cell function. T-cells regulate virtually every aspect of the immune response. Mainstream media certainly doesn't report it, but cranberries are a natural alternative to flu vaccines.
*[[Detox]] the Body : Cranberry pills are beneficial for detoxing the body of harmful organisms that overload the body and stop the body's natural cleansing system from working efficiently. Cranberries contain bacterial anti-adhesion properties that keep the body clean from toxins. Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin K, dietary fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamin A, and proanthocyanidin that assist in cleansing and flushing out the kidneys. In addition, cranberry pills are beneficial in cleansing the lymphatic system, assisting in the elimination of fat and neutralizing the body's waste products as the toxins are carried away from the body's cells and tissues, according to the website Detox for Life.
* Preventing Cancer : loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, the cancer-preventive benefits of cranberry are especially likely in the case of breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer. Also good source of [[Cyanidin]].
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