Raghad Riyadh Khali
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqPublications
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Review Article
Various Promising Biological Effects of Cranberry Extract: A Review
Author(s): Raghad Riyadh Khali*, Eman Tareq Mohammed and Yasser Fakri Mustafa
Cranberry is a well-known natural occurring product that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to promote urinary tract health. Besides that, Cranberry has shown promising biomedicine activity in the prevention and treatment of many human disorders. The presence of polyphenolic entities such as proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavonols, and other chemo-constituents is commonly linked to the positive effects of this natural product on human health. Cranberry and its extract were developed and marketed as nutraceutical supplements, and their antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties allow them to be used for managing a variety of ailments, including microbial infections, metabolic syndrome elements, and cancer. The focus of this paper is on some of the recent studies which explore the potential pharmacological activities of Cranberry extract.. Read More»