Cranberries can help curb recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), the second most common type of infection in the body, says a study by an Indian-origin researcher.
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A lower number of infections would mean less use of antibiotics and less risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
In addition, the unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants -- provided by cranberries -- may assist in preserving heart and cognitive health, and protect against oxidative stress to help promote overall well-being, the findings showed.
"We have long believed in the urinary tract health benefits that cranberries provide, but this new research reveals just how wide-ranging those benefits can be," said Kalpana Gupta, professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine in the US.
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Gupta highlighted that rising resistance across multiple classes of drugs has made oral options for UTIs often limited and sometimes non-existent.
The findings suggest that cranberries are powerful and may provide whole-body health benefits.
The findings were presented recently at the seventh International Conference on Polyphenols and Health (ICPH 2015) in France. IANS
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