Cranberry Treat UTIs?
UTIs are a common bacterial infection, especially among women.
In fact, 50% of women, compared with 12% of men, will develop a UTI in their lifetime.
In addition to medications like antibiotics, many people use natural remedies for UTI prevention and treatment.
Cranberry and cranberry juice supplements are perhaps the most popular natural treatments for UTIs.
Cranberries contain compounds such as phenolic acids and flavonoids, which may help treat and prevent UTIs.
These compounds may help :
interfere with the ability of bacteria to stick to the lining of the urinary tract
reduce inflammation
modulate gut bacteria
decrease the number of bacteria held in “reservoirs” in the bladder and gastrointestinal tracts that can lead to UTIs
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