Cranberry juice

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Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice (/krænbɛri dʒuːs/) is a liquid extract of the cranberry, a fruit native to North America. It is typically manufactured to contain sugar, water, and other fruit juices. Cranberry juice is known for its health benefits, particularly for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Etymology

The term "cranberry" originates from the German "kranbeere", first named as "crane berry" by early European settlers in America who felt the expanding flower, stem, calyx, and petals resembled the neck, head, and bill of a crane.

Health Benefits

Cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants, including polyphenols, which have been researched for their potential benefits to cardiovascular health and immune function. The juice also contains proanthocyanidins, which are believed to prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract, thereby preventing infections.

Related Terms

  • Cranberry: The fruit from which the juice is extracted.
  • Polyphenols: A type of antioxidant found in cranberry juice.
  • Proanthocyanidins: A class of compounds found in cranberry juice that may prevent urinary tract infections.
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): A type of infection that cranberry juice is believed to help prevent.

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