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Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, and Biological Effects of European Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos)

Jurikova, T., Skrovankova, S., Mlcek, J., Balla, S. and Snopek, L. · Molecules · 2018

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Abstract

European cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) fruit is a valuable source of antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and quercetin. This review summarises its bioactive compounds and biological effects, including urinary-tract protection (proanthocyanidins), antibacterial and antifungal properties, and cardioprotective and anticancer activities.

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Jurikova, T., Skrovankova, S., Mlcek, J., Balla, S. and Snopek, L (2018) 'Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, and Biological Effects of European Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos)', Molecules, 24(1), pp. 24. doi:10.3390/molecules24010024

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