Can cranberry extracts help improve intestinal microbiota?
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The study of Universite Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported that Cranberry extracts may improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The study was published in the journal NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes.
Cranberries and berries are associated with multiple health benefits, mainly attributed to their high content of polyphenols, in the form of tannins. They also contain high concentrations of oligosaccharides, small fibres that may contribute to their bioactivity.
Cranberry extracts also stimulate the Akkermansia muciniphila bacterium, which plays an important role in the intestinal mucosa, helping to reduce inflammation and strengthen the intestinal barrier. When included into a balanced diet, cranberry extracts could modify the inflammatory pathway and improve the prognosis of a chronic disease. This results in strengthening the connections between the cells of the intestinal barrier.
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