LOOV Organic Wild Lingonberry Juice 500 ml, 100% from Directly Pressed Lingonberries, Contains Polyphenols, No Sugar Added, No Water Added, Wild-Crafted from Nordic Forests

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The red coloring of lingonberries comes from anthocyanins, which can be a source of red, blue, and purple colorings in food. Medicine Your retina — which converts light into nerve signals that your brain interprets as vision — is especially vulnerable to ultraviolet A (UVA) light from the sun and blue light, such as from sunlight and digital devices like smartphones and computers ( 34). If you visit a health supply outlet or specialty grocery store, you may notice an unusual cherry red fruit: the lingonberry. For residents of Baltic and Nordic countries like Sweden, lingonberries are a culinary staple, especially during the holidays. In recent years, the lingonberry has also gained popularity in the United States due to its many nutritional benefits.

Viljanen, K., Kylli, P., Kivikari, R., and Heinonen, M. Inhibition of protein and lipid oxidation in liposomes by berry phenolics. J Agric Food Chem 12-1-2004;52(24):7419-7424. View abstract.The results published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that those subjects who consumed the berries had a significantly larger amount of quercetin, and since quercetin contains anti-inflammatory properties, it can help anyone dealing with chronic inflammation issues, such as arthritis. 3. May Prevent Cancer Cell Growth Commonly consumed whole or as lingonberry juice, the quercetin and proanthocyanidin, also found in the cranberry, give it such a positive punch for the body. Similar to the bearberry, lingonberries contain amazing phytochemicals that can do wonders for health. Though further research is needed to confirm eye health benefits of lingonberry extract, a longstanding recommendation for supporting vision is to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables — which could include lingonberries ( 39). Summary

Hyam, R. & Pankhurst, R.J. (1995). Plants and their names: a concise dictionary. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-866189-4. p. 515. Lingonberry drinks are popular in Sweden. They can be served hot or cold, but are more popular warm. At Ishotellet (The Ice Hotel) guests staying in the cold rooms are woken in the morning with a nice mug of warm lingonberry juice, something that is very much appreciated after a very cold night.

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Drinking cranberry juice or eating cranberries can inhibit the bacteria which causes urinary tract infections. Lingonberries are one of the few other natural sources of proanthocyanidines and it is believed they would have the same effect on infections of the urinary tract as their more illustrious cousin. As with many berries, lingonberries contain high levels of fiber that act as prebiotics, feeding beneficial bacteria found naturally throughout the digestive tract. They are somewhat messy, as the juice tends to leak so often market traders put on a pair of plastic gloves when serving lingonberries. The groups were similar in their baseline characteristics with regard to the risk of urinary tract infection (table 1). The subjects had previously consumed the vaccinium berry or lactobacillus products only occasionally. Only 13 women dropped out of the study: four (8%) in the cranberry group, four (8%) in the lactobacillus group, and five (10%) in the control group, usually because of moving away. There were no major changes in nutritional status during the follow up apart from the interventions. Morais, C. A., et al. (2016). Anthocyanins as inflammatory modulators and the role of the gut microbiota.

Apart from that, these oral infections can also lead to a variety of more dangerous diseases, so making sure that your mouth is clean and healthy is extremely important. Most oral diseases are cause by a bacterial overgrowth which can be prevented with a diet which is low sugar but high in anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. However, there may be more at play than just a low calorie count when it comes to their potential role in controlling weight.We thank Marli and Valio for providing the study products and Eeva-Liisa Lesonen and Tuulikki Ryhänen for recruiting women to the trial at the staff health centre. Outside of Scandinavia it is hard to buy fresh lingonberries, but sometimes it is possible to buy frozen lingonberries from specialist shops or online suppliers. Massive amounts!