Cranberries Help Prevent UTIs

You’ve probably heard that cranberries can help you fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). A body of research has explored this notion, finding that, indeed, this powerful berry may help people who have a tendency towards developing UTIs prevent them. A new study found that daily cranberry intake may significantly reduce recurrent UTIs in healthy women. The meta-analysis of seven studies, that analyzed https://www.wnymedical.com/cialis/ data from 1,498 women, showed a 23% reduced UTI risk with daily cranberry intake, with capsules and tablets possibly most effective. In addition, researchers found that daily consumption of 240 mL of cranberry drink compared to placebo for 24 weeks significantly reduced UTIs in the cranberry group.

(FASEB Journal, April 2017) Read the full study here.

Image: Cranberry Walnut Relish, Sharon Palmer, RDN