Does drinking cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infection ?
Not necessarily. Cranberry juice and vitamin C make the urine more acidic, which makes it more difficult for bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections to grow. Cranberry juice also has another unique factor that helps prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder surface. Q 7 : Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? A: Some women are more prone to urinary tract infections than others because the cells in their vaginal areas and in their urethras are more easily invaded by bacteria. Your risk of urinary tract infection also is greater if you’re past menopause because thinning of tissue covering the urethra after menopause may make the area less resistant to bacteria. Irritation or injury to the vagina or urethra caused by sexual intercourse, douching, tampons or feminine deodorants can give bacteria a chance to invade. Using a diaphragm can cause irritation, and can interfere with the bladder’s ability to empty, giving bacteria a place to grow. Constipation can lead to h
