Facts about Cranberries (Nov 2006)

Cranberries may help prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer. Other studies show that cranberries may be beneficial in preventing gum disease and stomach ulcers. The now proven scientific evidence shows that cranberries may prevent disease causing bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract.

The latest study examines the potential interaction of cranberry and warfarin (aka: Coumadin). Previous case reports have suggested cranberry beverages interfere with the anticoagulant medication, researches from UCLA found that one cup of cranberry juice daily had no effect on blood clotting time in males subjects on warfarin.