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Caranberries effect in treatment of Urinary Tract Infection

Cranberries have played a role in traditional treatments for UTIs. The high level of antioxidant proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries may help prevent certain bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. In this way, the PACs in cranberries may help prevent infection.

However, research into the effects of cranberries on UTI treatment has produced some conflicting results.

For example, one 2016 Trusted Source review found that medical professionals most commonly recommend cranberries for women with recurrent UTIs. Another 2014 Trusted Source A study of 516 participants found that taking a capsule of cranberry extract twice per day reduced the incidence of UTIs.