Many of us have known about the healing properties of cranberries since childhood: its juice is rich in vitamin C and useful microelements that help the body fight diseases. And sugar, which is often “compensated” for too sour berries, invigorates and cheers up - which is also useful for colds. But the useful properties of cranberries do not end there..

American researchers found that cranberry fruits contain polyphenols that increase immunity. Scientists watched volunteers for 10 weeks, which were divided into two groups. The first was given 500 ml of cranberry juice daily, and the second - tinted water, a placebo. The results of the experiment showed that in people from the first group, immune cells were 5 times more active compared to the second group.

Cranberries are known to be rich in B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), C, E, as well as beta-carotene and minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and flavonoids, which act as strong antioxidants.

Cranberry juice helps with pneumonia, often caused by the flu virus. The active ingredients in the berry help prevent the virus from adhering to the cells and thus prevent the development of the disease..

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