Cranberry polyphenols and their gut microbiota metabolites may exert anti-inflammatory effects by modulating host microRNAs, according to a recent study from University of Toronto researchers.
In a Vitafoods presentation, Yves Desjardins, PhD, professor at Laval University in Quebec, discussed soon-to-be published findings on the observed prebiotic effects of cranberry polyphenols.
Consuming cranberry juice or supplements may reduce the risk of repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in certain at-risk populations, according to updated findings from a Cochrane Review.
New in vitro research supports the notion that polyphenol-rich beverages can be an important adjunct to oral health, according to an executive at Ocean Spray, whose products were used in the study.