Cranberry juice for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections

Vincent M. Santillo; Franklin C. Lowe

doi:10.1358/dot.2007.43.1.1032055

Cranberry juice for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections

Vincent M. Santillo, Franklin C. Lowe

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Abstract

There is widespread belief that cranberry juice can treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). There is no conclusive evidence from either in vitro or in vivo studies to confirm this. However, there is strong in vitro and in vivo evidence confirming the hypothesis that UTIs can be prevented by decreasing bacterial adherence to uroepithelial cells. For people with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs, routine utilization of cranberry products may offer an alternative methodology to antibiotic prophylaxis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	47-54
Number of pages	8
Journal	Drugs of Today
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1358/dot.2007.43.1.1032055
State	Published - Jan 2007
Externally published	Yes

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