A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial. The study lasted 12 weeks. Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…
A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial. The study lasted 12 weeks. Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…
A new study just published in the Food & Function journal shows consuming 9 grams of freeze dried Cranberry powder which is equivalent to taking in 100 grams of fresh Cranberries, improved blood vessel function in healthy men in one month. 45 healthy men participated in this double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled study. Participants were given…
According to a new study, supporting a weight loss diet program with a Cranberry supplement may improve insulin, insulin resistance and key liver enzyme levels in people with NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Livers Disease). 41 people with NAFLD participated in this randomized controlled trial which lasted 12 weeks. All participants were placed on the same weight…
According to a new study, drinking cranberry juice may improve blood pressure as well as vascular function. 10 healthy men between the ages of 18 and 40 participated in this study. Each participant drank 2 cups of cranberry juice per day. Researchers prepared the cranberry concentrate with concentrations of water ranging from 0 to 117%. …
A new meta-analysis has led scientist to conclude Cranberry should be used as the first step for the reduction of recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) and healthcare professionals should be telling their patients about this effective, low risk and low cost way to help prevent the reoccurrence of Urinary Tract Infections. Data from 28 different…
A new meta-analysis of seven clinical trials shows daily cranberry intake might reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI) significantly. After reviewing scientific literature, researchers chose seven relevant randomized controlled trials for this meta-analysis. In general the studies were fairly small with only 2 of the studies having over 300 participants. Data from…
A new study found consumption of cranberry juice reduced urinary tract infections (UTI’s) in women with a history of these types of infections. Due to recent rises in antibiotic resistance, urinary tract infections, which are extremely common, have grown more difficult to treat. Over 350 women participated in this study after having met the eligibility…