Unusual healing properties
Its fruit full of vitamins, minerals (contains iron, magnesium, potassium, iodine) and fiber to regulate metabolic processes. Of particular importance is the high content of antioxidants and flavonoids.
The most valuable qualities of the cranberry experts consider antibacterial action. Therefore, it is used in diseases of the kidneys and in the fight against Helicobacter pylori, responsible for the formation of ulcers. Cranberry acts on the germs that result in tooth decay, gum disease. Also it has antifungal activity.
A large and irreplaceable role of cranberry in the prevention of diseases of the vascular system. Responsible for it contained in its fruit bioflavonoids ability to prevent the formation of blood clots, which has vasodilating effect, is able to regulate the cholesterol levels.
Cranberry improves skin condition
Skin exposed to summer sunlight needs, first and foremost, hydration and nutrition. There are a number of preparations containing cranberries. Their task is to soften, clean, moisturize the skin and provide it with vitamins.
The unique chemical composition of cranberries leads to the fact that it is widely used for skin care. It is suitable for Mature skin care and also having issues like pimples or cellulite.
The use of cranberry in cosmetics provides an excellent effect of anti-aging, it protects against free radicals, improves skin elasticity, smoothes small wrinkles. This is due to the flavonoids, which speed up the recovery of tissue and help in the regeneration of structural damage.
In addition, flavonoids have a beneficial effect on the biosynthesis of collagen and, consequently, the recovery of elasticity and healthy appearance of the skin. For women during menopause cranberry is very useful due to the content of Niacin, it relieves symptoms such as hot flashes or redness.
Weight loss with cranberries
Cranberries can be successfully used in weight loss diets. The contained components accelerate the removal of toxins from the body. In addition, due to the fiber content, cranberry improves metabolism. It is important that when consuming it as juice or other processed form, not to consume large amounts of sugar.