Cranberry (2024)

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FAQs

What do cranberries do for your body? ›

Cranberries provide a good source of various vitamins and antioxidants. Historically, Native Americans used cranberries as a treatment for bladder and kidney diseases, while early settlers from England used them to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorders, and scurvy.

Is cranberry good for the kidneys? ›

4. Cranberries. Cranberries are low in potassium and high in vitamin C, making them another great choice for people with kidney disease. Cranberry juice has also been shown to help prevent urinary tract infections, which are typical for people with kidney disease.

Is cranberry good for the female body? ›

Several studies indicate that cranberry helps prevent UTIs of the bladder and urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder), especially for women who have frequent UTIs. In one study of older women, cranberry juice reduced the amount of bacteria in the bladder compared to placebo.

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What medications cannot be taken with cranberry? ›

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Cranberry may increase the anticoagulant effect from blood thinners like warfarin and lead to bruising or bleeding. If you take an oral blood thinner, check with your doctor before consuming large amounts of cranberry or cranberry juice.

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Do cranberries clean your stomach? ›

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Compounds called proanthocyanidins provide cranberries' vibrant color and also work as antimicrobial agents. They can help prevent bad bacteria, such as E. coli, from colonizing your gut and may also strengthen the gut barrier and reduce inflammation in and around your digestive tract.

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What are the side effects of eating cranberries? ›

Cranberries come under the category of GRAS (generally regarded as safe), but consumption in large amounts can cause upset stomach and diarrhoea in young children. Concentrated extracts of cranberries contain a high amount of oxalates. Oxalates are a risk factor for kidney stones when consumed in high amounts.

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Is cranberry good for high blood pressure? ›

Drink cranberry juice. In a 2012 study, researchers found that drinking cranberry juice regularly can help drop blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) by three points. It might not sound like a lot, but it's enough to bump someone from pre-hypertension back into the normal range, for example.

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When should you not drink cranberry juice? ›

Aspirinallergy: Cranberries contain significant amounts of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is similar to aspirin. Avoid drinking large quantities of cranberry juice if you are allergic to aspirin. Diabetes: Some cranberry juice products are sweetened with extra sugar.

Are cranberries good for the liver? ›

Berries. Many dark berries — including blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries — contain antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help protect the liver from damage.

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Can you take cranberry everyday? ›

Dosages of up to 1,500 mg per day are safe for most. Cranberry pills may be worth a try for those who get frequent urinary tract infections or want some extra antioxidant support.

What is the healthiest way to eat cranberries? ›

Fresh, raw cranberries can add a pleasant bite and burst of color to any dish. You can eat them whole like blueberries, toss them into a salad, add them to oatmeal, or blend them into a smoothie. If they're too tart for you, you can chop them and add a little sugar or any other sweetener.

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Why is cranberry good for males? ›

The berries have a variety of health benefits including: Helping to manage and cleanse the urinary tract by protecting bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. Offering a good source of antioxidants and vitamins C, E, K and Fiber. Enhancing oral health.

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Are cranberry pills as good as cranberry juice? ›

Studies have pointed out that due to the added sugars and water that dilute the cranberry juice, cranberry capsules are a more effective alternative. In fact, it turns out that the active ingredient in cranberries that helps prevent E. coli from turning into an infection may not even be present in cranberry juice!

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Do cranberries thin your blood? ›

The high concentration of salicylic acid in cranberries provides similar effects as aspirin, which is a salicylate. Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements can help prevent blood clots by acting as a blood thinner.

Can I take Tylenol with cranberry? ›

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between cranberry and Tylenol Cold + Mucus Severe.

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