Does drinking cranberry juice reduce the risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
Randomised controlled trials have shown cranberry juice may decrease the number of UTIs in women with recurrent UTIs. Cranberry and blueberry juice appears to lower the ability of E.coli bacteria to stick to the urinary tract lining cells. Refer Cochrane Review – Evidence for cranberries and blueberries in UTI prevention Jepson RG, Craig JC. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001321.
