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Cranberries curb antibiotic resistance
蔓越莓阻止抗生素抗性
In a new study from McGill University in Canada, researchers selected bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. When bacteria are treated with antibiotics they typically become resistant to its effects. But in this experiment, scientists found that the addition of cranberry extract prevented resistance from developing.
加拿大麦吉尔大学开展的一项新研究中，研究员选择了导致尿路感染、肺炎和肠胃炎的细菌。使用抗生素治疗细菌时，细菌通常会对其产生抗性。但在这项实验中，科学家们发现：加入蔓越莓提取物可阻止抗生素耐药性。
The extract made the bacterial cell wall more permeable to the antibiotic.
蔓越莓提取物使细菌细胞壁对抗生素更具渗透性。
The finding is significant as the overuse of antibiotics, primarily in animal agriculture, has led to infections that are more difficult to treat in humans. While the study is new, stay tuned. It may prompt physicians to recommend cranberry juice or extract when antibiotics are prescribed.
这一发现具有重要意义，因为抗生素在畜牧业的大量使用，导致人们难以用抗生素治疗某些细菌感染。虽然这是一项新研究，但值得继续关注。开抗生素时，这项研究或提醒医生建议患者喝蔓越莓汁或食用蔓越莓提取物。
Cranberries are anti-inflammatory and packed with antioxidants
蔓越莓具有消炎作用，且富含抗氧化剂
Like other berries, cranberries are antioxidant powerhouses. In fact, when it comes to fruit, they rank just under blueberries (often called the king of antioxidants) in antioxidant potency. Cranberries also provide anti-inflammatory compounds. Research shows that people who consume cranberries have lower levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.
和其它浆果一样，蔓越莓也富含抗氧化剂。事实上，蔓越莓的抗氧化剂含量仅次于蓝莓（通常被誉为抗氧化剂之王）。蔓越莓还能提供消炎化合物。研究表明，食用蔓越莓的人C反应蛋白（炎症标志物）水平更低。
Cranberries boost circulation
蔓越莓促进循环
Cranberries have been shown to help improve atherosclerosis. This means enhanced circulation and blood flow, which takes pressure off the heart and can help lower blood pressure. Better circulation can also boost energy and cognitive function.
蔓越莓已被证明可改善动脉粥样硬化，也就是说蔓越莓会促进循环和血液流动，从而减轻心脏压力、降低血压。血液循环改善也可提高能量和认知功能。
Cranberries offer disease protection
蔓越莓预防疾病
There's evidence that cranberry juice protects heart health by reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol, trigylcerides (blood fats), and insulin resistance. What's more, certain compounds in cranberries have been shown to slow the growth of tumors, including cancer cells of the breast, colon, lung, and prostate.
已有证据表明，蔓越莓汁可降低"坏胆固醇"（低密度脂蛋白胆固醇）水平、甘油三酯（血脂）水平和胰岛素抵抗，从而保护心脏健康。此外，蔓越莓中的特定化合物已被证明可延缓肿瘤生长，包括乳腺癌、结肠癌、肺癌和前列腺癌的细胞生长。
Cranberries help with immunity
蔓越莓有助于增强免疫力
The vitamin C in cranberries supports immunity and is required to make collagen, so it plays a key role in skin and joint health and overall healing. You've probably also heard that cranberries help prevent and treat urinary tract infections. That's true. Cranberries help by interfering with the ability of bacteria to stick to the walls of the urinary tract. This same type of natural defense also happens in the stomach to prevent ulcers and in the mouth to fight gum disease.
蔓越莓含有维生素C，可增强免疫力。维生素C也是形成胶原蛋白所必不可少的成分，所以在皮肤和关节健康以及整体愈合方面起着关键作用。也许你曾听闻蔓越莓有助于预防和治疗尿路感染。的确如此。蔓越莓会干扰细菌粘附在膀胱壁上的能力。蔓越莓还可预防胃溃疡和牙周病。
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