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Drinking juice has quite a complicated history.

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But what are some of the effects of drinking cranberry juice?

Here are a few that will likely convince you to grab a bottle on your next grocery run.

You’ll want to look for brands that say 100% juice and those that contain zero added sugars.

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And while OJ is a great source ofthis vitamin, cranberry juice is actually an excellent source as well.

Getting adequate levels of vitamin C is important for a multitude of reasons.

So, don’t hesitate to grab a glass of 100% cranberry juice to sip on today.

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You’ll get a boost of antioxidants.

Cranberry juice, in particular, is a powerful way to get these antioxidants.

Cranberry juice can help UTI health.

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If your mother ever told you to drink cranberry juice for your health, she wasn’t wrong.

TheFDAsoon followed with a recommendation for women to consume cranberry juice regularly.

The #1 Best Drink for Your Kidneys

It can benefit gut health.

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A previous version of this story was published on July 3, 2022.

It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.

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