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Cranberries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 September 2013

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In a nutshell

Cranberries are a rich source of phenolics, and have anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-cancer action.

The main clinically demonstrated application is in prevention or treatment of urinary tract infection. Safety appears good, but there is some reason to be careful with patients on warfarin.

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Arbor Clinical Nutrition Updates , Volume 310 , July 2009 , pp. 1 - 4
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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