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Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

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From festive sauces to brightly coloured juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavour and seasonal appeal, these red berries are often described as a superfood with several potential health benefits.

Cranberry supplements are promoted as a convenient way to get these benefits without the sugar or sharp taste of the juice. So what does the science actually say about cranberries, and are supplements as effective as eating the fruit?

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