May 17/Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass./Business Wire -- Recent results reported at Experimental Biology 2012 continue to build on the growing body of research on the cranberry's key role in total body health.
With 15 million urinary tract infection (UTI) cases in the U.S. annually, a new study from Jeffrey Blumberg at Tufts University evaluates the cranberry's role in promoting urinary tract health through compounds known as proanthocyanidins (PACs). The study confirmed the presence of unmetabolized PACs in the urinary tract after consumption, supporting a wealth of existing ex vivo research that highlights the potential benefits of the compounds found in cranberry juice.