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Do cranberries help in treating urinary tract infection?
Question
I have read that cranberries are good in treating urinary tract infection. What are these fruits called in India?
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Ms Arunima SahaJul 29, 2006
Nutrition Counsellor,
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals,
Kolkata
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals,
Kolkata
Cranberries are low in fat, high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants. They are packed with vitamin C, and research shows that they help fight cancer and heart disease. Cranberry juice has been proven to be beneficial for the urinary tract infections. Cranberry is Karonda in Hindi.
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