A simple cranberry once again proved its ability to be a healing tool - a new study to study its properties was reported by Caries Research. Authors of the paper, employees of the University of Rochester (USA) came to the conclusion that cranberries can be considered the safest and most effective remedy for toothache.

After a series of experiments, researchers found: cranberry juice does not allow to remain on the surface of teeth to bacteria that causes caries. In addition, cranberry juice successfully prevents various gum diseases.

Berries of cranberries contain organic acids, vitamins of group B, PP, K1 and C, and also minerals - potassium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, calcium, iodine, zinc. According to doctors, cranberries are one of the main sources of antioxidants in human nutrition - thanks to these substances the body becomes more resistant to the negative effects of free radicals, whose activity is associated with aging, the development of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists have discovered in the composition of cranberry quercetin - a compound that does not give rise to breast and colon cancer.

In addition, the use of cranberries improves the condition of the heart and blood vessels - this property of cranberries was confirmed in a study of scientists from the University of Wisconsin. In turn, the staff of the University of Scranton found that cranberries help to increase the level of "good" cholesterol in the blood and reduce the risk of thrombosis. "Those who have a history of stroke in their family history, especially recommended to eat cranberries," - noted the researchers.

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