Saturday Evening Post , Nov-Dec, 2004
Cranberry juice may help slow the development of dental plaque. Researchers at Tokyo Dental Collage in Chibe, Japan, have found that these tart berries can inhibit the adhesion of oral streptococci strains of bacteria to the surface of teeth, thus slowing down the colonization of bacteria that lead to dente plaque.
In addition, cranberries are high in antioxidants and contain omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show they can significantly reduce cholesterol levels and may help prevent blood clots that can cause strokes.
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