Besides urinary tract infections, what are the other cranberry health benefits? Antioxidants are the biggest value of cranberries. Lots of fruit have antioxidants, right? Yes. But there are only a few like blueberries, cranberries and grapes whose skin protect the antioxidants from being oxidized.
Cranberries have OPCs, which fruits like strawberries and bananas do not. OPCs are the cranberry health benefits that help prevent uti’s. But the OPCs are the ones that lower blood pressure, improve eyesight, and protect against liver disease.
It all comes down to the skin of the cranberry. In the same manner that red wine is incredibly beneficial to your body, the cranberries impenetrable skin keeps the antioxidants ready for consumption.