Increases Good Cholesterol
According to a 2004 study, cranberry juice is high in flavonoids, allowing it to raise the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good cholesterol” in the body. The researchers saw a 7.6% rise in good cholesterol after drinking cranberry juice, which is a significant result. The increase in HDL levels from taking medications only ranges from 8% to 15%. From a nutritional view, cranberry juice shows an interesting effect in preventing cholesterol-related diseases.
In addition, a group of researchers says that several studies show that consuming flavonoids is linked to higher levels of HDL and lower levels of LDL or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. These experts observed the influence of drinking cranberry juice on men’s plasma lipoprotein-lipids levels with a little bit higher LDL cholesterol.
Moreover, the research involves 30 male individuals with a particular LDL cholesterol level of around 3.8 to 5.0 mmol/L and a waist size of more than 90 cm. All these men don’t smoke, not taking supplements, vitamins, or any drug that can have an impact on lipids. Aside from that, they don’t have any family history of cardiovascular illness.
