Siding with Peter here...  Just as a matter of basic scientific literacy -- "Health benefits" are a very different beast from the type of evidence provided by you (Sundarapandian). 

A health benefit is when people in a randomized, controlled study taking the intervention have better health.  Health benefits do not equate to being a source of this molecule or that, or slowing the proliferation of cancer cells in culture, or affecting a so-called "biomarker" in vivo.  If that type of evidence allowed us to extrapolate to health benefits, then drugs would never fail and clinical trials would be unnecessary.

Rich by vitamin C, good in urinary infection

Cranberries and cranberry juice help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to the extraordinary nature of proanthocyanidins (PACs) it contains. Cranberries have vitamin C and fiber but are only 45 calories per cup. In disease-fighting antioxidants, cranberries outrank nearly every fruit and vegetable, including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries, and cherries. Cranberries grown floating on top of water are likely to develop greater concentrations of anthocyanins for being exposed to increased amounts of natural sunlight they. These greater concentrations of anthocyanins are likely to provide stronger health benefits. Ample studies have shown that whole dietary intake of cranberries provide better protection to cardiovascular system and liver and appears to apply to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits as compared to purified cranberry extracts consumed in either liquid or dried supplement form. The cancer-preventive benefits of cranberries are now known to extend to cancers of the breast, colon, lung, and prostate.

According to the most recent Cochrane reviews there is little if any support for the conclusion that cranberries are effective in preventing UTI and essentially no evidence for their effectiveness in treating UTIs. The conclusion on prevention has changed from previous versions of the review as additional evidence has come in from larger trials. Many of the conclusions and attributions come from 'in vitro' studies or are based on intermediate outcomes, not clinical outcomes / populations.

I attach a review i did with a student a long time ago - I think recent evidence probably suggests we were not far off the mark but raises a bigger question on the 'prevention' conclusion.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub5/abstract

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001322/abstract

Siding with Peter here...  Just as a matter of basic scientific literacy -- "Health benefits" are a very different beast from the type of evidence provided by you (Sundarapandian). 

A health benefit is when people in a randomized, controlled study taking the intervention have better health.  Health benefits do not equate to being a source of this molecule or that, or slowing the proliferation of cancer cells in culture, or affecting a so-called "biomarker" in vivo.  If that type of evidence allowed us to extrapolate to health benefits, then drugs would never fail and clinical trials would be unnecessary.

Cranberries, represent a rich source of phenolic bioactives that contribute to human health. Their consumption maintains digestive health, prevents cancer, delays ageing, improves cardiovascular health, decreases the recurrence of urinary tract infections, provides protection against intestinal inflammation and reduces risk of oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis. Please take a look at the following RG links for more details.

Article Bioactive Compounds in Cranberries and their Biological Properties

Article Cranberries and Their Bioactive Constituents in Human Health

Article Impact of Cranberries on Gut Microbiota and Cardiometabolic ...

Article Potential Oral Health Benefits of Cranberry

Article MEDICINAL VALUE OF VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY): A MINI REVIEW

Article American Cranberries and Health Benefits - an Evolving Story...

Cranberries or blackberries from the trees belonging to the pink family, which is cultivated in the areas of the Mediterranean, a tree raised by silkworm. There are many types of berries such as white, black and berry, which have a high nutritional value; it contains plant and chemical nutrients that promote the health of the body, as well as containing vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, copper, manganese, natural sugars, Proteins and fatty acids, and because of its nutritional status it has many health benefits, and its role in the treatment of various problems and diseases, and in this article will recall some of the benefits of public

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This link may help in the answer

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322731.php

Fiber contained in cranberries is a type of prebiotic has significant positive effects on digestive health. Cranberries offer the mineral manganese, which helps control blood sugar levels. Cranberries contain polyphenolics and isoprenoids, both of which may contribute to cancer prevention.

Slightly depressing to see that most of the claims being made here are either unsupported by sources or else point to reviews that do not provide evidence of actual impacts on human health. In relation to cranberry juice for UTI - one of the most widely claimed benefits- as far as I am aware the evidence of the Cochrane review I cited in my previous response is unchanged- no clear evidence of benefit for treatment or prevention. As for specific prevention of cancer - show me the evidence....

Useful for blood pressure, and lowers blood lipids

Ali Alawady can you give citations to clinical evidence for those claims?

@ Peter Donald Griffiths Sir

Please take a look at this useful RG link.

Article Cranberries and Cancer: An Update of Preclinical Studies Eva...

Thanks!

Thank you Arvind... so we have a number of in vitro studies (so many compounds act on cancer cells in vitro that this cannot be counted as a health benefi) and a few Pre clinical studies in Animals which do not demonstrate either cancer prevention or cure - certainly not in humans. So what are the specific health benefits of cranberry? They are good nutrition (fruit) - specifically demonstrated benefits? None.