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A doctor has explained why adding one fruit juice into your daily routine could help improve your gut health - and it's not apple or orange juice. It's essential we look after our
gut health as it is crucial for our digestion and nutrition absorption. Emerging research suggests that poor gut health is contributing to the rise of bowel cancer, particularly in youth
people. The rate of diagnoses under age 50 increasing by 50% in the past 30 years, according to Europe's biggest cancer centre, The Royal Marsden. One influencer recently shared online
that she drinks cranberry juice every day - not because of a UTI, as it's often used - but for her gut health. Doctor Karan Rajan, a viral health expert and medical author, has reacted
to the video - and insist her method should be adopted by everyone. The NHS surgeon revealed that cranberry juice can help not only reduce inflammation in the body but boost your
all-important gut health. Dr Karan Rajan said: "If you want a really easy way to improve your gut health do this. When you drink cranberry juice you get a dose of one of the most
beneficial nutrients you can get from any diet - polyphenols. These are natural plant antioxidants which can help reduce some inflammation and provide some more gut health benefits." He
notes that there is evidence that when you eat cranberries, they act like prebiotics - food for the good bacteria in your gut. Plus, the polyphenols found in cranberries help reduce bad
bacteria, leading to better gut health. The polyphenols help fight radicals - or unstable molecules - in your body. They are important because a build up of free radicals damages your cells.
That damage is called oxidative stress, and it can lead to a range of health conditions, like cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases, reports the Cleveland Clinic. Plus polyphenols
can also help aging skin. Dr Rajan notes that blending cranberries at home and putting them into a smoothie is a healthier option for a drink, however he noted, "but occasionally it
[cranberry juice] is a convenient option for a boost of plant pigment." He said other fruits that include the highest concentration of polyphenols include plants and fruits that are
dark red, purple or blue. So other options include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, red cabbage, beetroot, aubergine, and more. > Herbs and spices can also help get
polyphenols into the body, reports Web MD. Peppermint, oregano, rosemary and thyme can help. Plus nuts, seeds and olives contains a good amount of polyphenols. Web MD also reports that tea
and coffee contains around 35 milligrams of polyphenols per cup. A one-litre carton of cranberry juice can currently be bought from Asda for £1.34. Tesco also sell a litre of cranberry juice
for £1.35. Did you know this? Comment below.