Effect of a Single Dose of Cranberry Beverage on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

Inclusion Criteria: * Men \& women; aged 18-35 years * BMI: 19-25 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Any significant chronic disease, hypertension, ulcers, dyspepsia, lactose intolerance, allergy, psychotic illness * Had major gastrointestinal surgery or on prescription or surgical treatment * Any condition that may interfere with the digestion, absorption, metabolism or excretion of nutrients * Regularly smoked in the previous 6 months * On medication or ingested a prescribed drug at any time within the 14 days preceding study enrolment (excluding hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy) or over-the-counter preparation within 7 days preceding enrolment * Risk factors for AIDS or known HIV positive status * Pregnant or lactating * High intake of chocolate or similar high polyphenol foods * Regular intake of vitamin and polyphenol supplements * Drug and alcohol misuse * Currently participating or had participated in another clinical study during the previous 3 weeks * Donated blood in the previous 3 weeks * Exercise more than 3 times/week for longer than 45 min each time