Courting the CRANBERRY
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Dentists in Israel report that cranberries and cranberry
juice contain specific compounds that can block the
formation of dental plaque and potentially lessen tooth
decay and gum disease. Test tube research at the University
of Wisconsin indicates that cranberry juice may help keep
LDL cholesterol (the bad type of cholesterol) from
oxidizing. If this is true, it means that the consumption
of cranberries or cranberry juice will help prevent the
buildup of cholesterol plaque in arteries, the major cause
of heart disease and stroke.
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Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and
potassium. Although cranberry juice contains some tannins,
it will not interfere with the absorption of minerals.
Furthermore, cranberry juice consumption appears to enhance
the absorption of vitamin B12, which is good news for older
people with too little stomach acid, or those taking acid
suppressors, who may find that their ability to absorb the
vitamin impaired.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
Health professionals recommend one capsule or tablet of a
concentrated cranberry juice extract (400 mg) two to four
times per day. Two to three large (16 oz) glasses of
cranberry juice may also be taken, but avoid the highly
sugared cranberry "cocktails." It's hard to drink too much
cranberry juice. The only contraindication is that diarrhea
may develop with a very high consumption, such as three to
four liters per day.
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