If you eat this fruit for a month your heart will be stronger - Walla! health

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Cranberries are a fruit that is mainly associated with women's health and prevention of bladder infections, but it turns out that they are also very good for men. All the details in a new study

If you eat this fruit for a month your heart will be stronger

Cranberries are a fruit that is mainly associated with women's health and prevention of bladder infections, but it turns out that they are also very good for men.

All the details in a new study

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23/03/2022

Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 08:55 Updated: 09:55

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It is true that cranberries are immediately linked to the treatment of urinary tract infections, especially in women, but a new study seeks to put that aside and concentrate on the benefits of this small fruit, whose daily consumption for a month has been able to improve cardiovascular function in healthy men.

The new study, published this week in Food & Function, included 45 healthy men who consumed cranberry powder equivalent to 100 grams of fresh cranberries per day (9 grams of powder) or a placebo for one month.

The study found that those who consumed cranberries had a significant improvement in the ability of the arteries to dilate (FMD - Flow Mediated Dilation), which indicates an improvement in cardiovascular function.

FMD is considered a biological marker sensitive to the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension and it measures how blood vessels dilate as blood flow increases.

Not just for pee: the health benefits of cranberries are revealed

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Low consumption of fruits and vegetables is one of the leading risk factors for a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease worldwide.

At the same time, growing evidence continues to link berry polyphenols with heart health benefits.

Cranberries are also rich in unique proanthocyanidins that have distinct properties compared to polyphenols found in other fruits.

Helps the heart.

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The study found significant improvements in FMD two hours after first consumption and after a month of daily consumption, and the researchers saw both immediate and chronic benefit.

In addition, metabolites have also been identified that have a positive effect on blood vessels.

These results conclude that cranberries can play an important role in supporting cardiovascular health and better vascular function.

Dr Christian Hayes, a cardiovascular specialist at Surrey University and co-author of the study, said: “Our findings provide solid evidence that cranberries can significantly affect vascular health even in people with low cardiovascular risk.

"This study further indicates that metabolites in the blood after consuming cranberries are associated with beneficial effects."