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Proanthocyanidins, the active ingredient in cranberries that stop UTIs from starting is found at the same level in red delicious and granny smith apples. Unsweetened baking chocolate has 27 times that and dry grape seeds have 90 times.

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Fun Fact: Proanthocyanidins, the active ingredient in cranberries that stop UTIs from starting is found at the same level in red delicious and granny smith apples. Unsweetened baking chocolate has 27 times that and dry grape seeds have 90 times.

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