“Is Cranberry juice really effective in treating a UTI?”
I am a 28-year-old woman, and I have recently developed a urinary tract infection. Apart from the medications to treat the infection and its symptoms. The doctor has recommended regular consumption of cranberry juice. How does cranberry juice help in treating a UTI?
3 Answers
Scientists used to think that cranberries protected against UTIs by making urine more acidic, which is less friendly to bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli) that are usually to blame.
But now, researchers have a different theory: that cranberries make it harder for infection-causing bacteria to stick to the urinary tract walls
But now, researchers have a different theory: that cranberries make it harder for infection-causing bacteria to stick to the urinary tract walls
Cranberry juice makes you thirsty. Water is the best cure for stones.
Cranberry is only effective in treating E. Coli UTIs as it prevents the bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall. If UTIs are not from e coli, probably won't help, but if E. Coli, I usually recommend cystex cranberry (amazon) 1 Tbsp per day.
