Posted on 03/22/2022 1:53:02 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
Those consuming cranberry had a significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation (FMD), which signals improvement of heart and blood vessel function. FMD is considered a sensitive biomarker of cardiovascular disease risk and measures how blood vessels widen when blood flow increases.
Low consumption of fruits and vegetables is one of the top modifiable risk factors associated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Growing evidence continues to link the polyphenols from berries with heart health benefits. Cranberries are rich in unique proanthocyanidins that have distinct properties compared to polyphenols found in other fruits.
This study explored whole cranberry freeze-dried powder, equivalent to 100g of fresh cranberries, and its impact on cardiovascular health. The results demonstrated that consumption of cranberries as part of a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving blood vessel function.
The study was a gold standard study design examining 45 healthy men each consuming two packets of whole cranberry freeze-dried powder equivalent to 100g of fresh cranberries, or a placebo, daily for one month. The study found significant improvements in FMD two hours after first consumption and after one month of daily consumption showing both immediate and chronic benefit. In addition, metabolites were also identified and predicted the positive effects seen in FMD. These results conclude that cranberries can play an important role in supporting cardiovascular health and good blood vessel function.
Dr. Christian Heiss says that their "findings provide solid evidence that cranberries can significantly affect vascular health even in people with low cardiovascular risk. This study further indicates that specific metabolites present in blood after cranberry consumption are related to the beneficial effects."
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Cranberries can thin the blood a bit and there can be some interplay with kidney stones, for some people.
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So the Fox much-advertised “Balance of Nature” works?
I wonder if these are truely unique, or if they could be replaced by other proanthocyanidin rich foods like blueberries, strawberries, red wine, etc, without the implications to the kidneys.
They are also high in TDT—too damned tart.
Mark
the article says 100 g of fresh cranberries. Do you have any idea what the equivalent would be in dried cranberry powder?
Really hate to think like this but when I read "flow-mediated dilation" my first thought was, "nature's Viagra?"
It’s in the title.
bkmk
Very well I will start me new protocol will a vodka cran with every breakfast.
If I were to eat everything which improved my health just by “eating a few ounces per day”, I would weigh 800 pounds.
Made by Phizer?
Could I trouble you for the 25/lb link? My searches were much pricier.
Pure Ingredients Cranberry Extract Powder (1 lb)
https://smile.amazon.com/Pure-Cranberry-Gluten-Free-Dairy-Free-Eco-Friendly/dp/B07X517KQB
Much obliged.
As for fresh cranberries, seems they weigh just over gram/ each, so if you want it fresh, open wide for about 90 of those buggers a day. Yuck!
(I’m okay w/ dried cranberries but no where near that quantity).
I drink 4 oz of unsweetened cranberry juice most days. Tart!!!
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