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Is cranberry juice a complex sugar and is it better to consume cranberry instead?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Cranberries: Research shows that whole cranberries are superior to extracts (liquid/dry) in regards to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & anti-carcinogenic effects.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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