Cranberry juice contains chemical compounds that help fight bacterial infections. This is reported by scientists from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts (USA).

They found that the substances contained in cranberries prevent pathogenic bacteria from fixing on the affected area and create a focus of infection..

“There is a class of flavonodides in cranberry juice - flavonols. These substances can help prevent the onset of bacterial infection by reducing the ability of bacteria to attach to any surface, ”said research team leader Professor Terry Camezano..

The work of scientists has shown that cranberry juice is very effective against E. coli (Escherichia coli), different strains of which are responsible for the development of many infectious diseases, including urinary tract infections..

According to experts, the ability of cranberries to treat a bacterial infection is due to the fact that the flavonols contained in it are part of the plant's defense system, which has been entrenched in evolution.. These substances begin to be released in increased concentrations when the plant is attacked by pests..

Scientists now plan to continue researching the properties of cranberry and find out how effective it is when combined with other antibacterial agents and whether it can actually help fight antibiotic-resistant infections..

Food \u0026 Function magazine tells about it.

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