Cranberry origin

Cranberry is a 2-5 cm long, oval shape, dark red berries, people generally eat small snacks such as cranberry cookies. So, where do cranberries come from?

I. Cranberry origin

Cranberry production is mainly concentrated in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Maine and other places in the north of the United States, Quebec, Colombia, Chile in South America, and a small amount of cultivation in northeastern Europe. In Northeast China, there are some wild species of cranberry.

Second, what effect does cranberry have?

1, prevention of urinary tract infection: Cranberry's most unique effect is to effectively prevent urinary tract infection.

2, antibacterial: cranberry contains proanthocyanidins, ellagic acid, phenolic acid, resveratrol and other substances, with antibacterial effect.

3, antioxidant: flavonoids in cranberries have antioxidant function.

4, lower blood pressure: cranberry low sodium and high potassium properties make it have the effect of lowering blood pressure.

5, protect the mouth and teeth: substances extracted from cranberry juice can break down the flora in the mouth, especially can break down the saliva that can cause caries and plaque Streptococcus mutans group, thus protecting the teeth.

6. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: Cranberry contains hyperoside, pentahydroxyflavone, myricetone and other flavonoid compounds, which have strong antioxidant activity, can inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, reduce the level of triglycerides in blood, and help promote cardiovascular health of human body.