Cranberry juice ‘can protect against urine infections’

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Drinking cranberry juice to prevent urine infections does work say medical experts who have found scientific backing for this folk remedy.

The review in Archives of Internal Medicine looked at 10 head-to-head trials of cranberries versus no treatment in 1,500 volunteers.

But experts warn that the amount people must consume to gain this benefit – a couple of glasses daily for months or years – may be unacceptable to some.

Cranberries contain a substance that can prevent certain bacteria from sticking on the walls of the bladder, studies show. These bacteria, called E. coli, cause over 80% of all urinary tract infections.

However, remember that a cranberry juice drink may only contain around 10% cranberry juice. 100% Cranberry Juice is available and is the best option if treating an infection.