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Cranberry Products for Urinary Tract Infections

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Products containing cranberries, including juice and capsules, have been widely used for decades to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). To objectively assess this anecdotal evidence, a research team conducted a review of 50 studies involving approximately 9,000 participants susceptible to UTIs. The published findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews indicated that cranberry products may help prevent the condition in children, women with recurrent UTIs and those prone to UTIs following medical procedures. However, no discernible benefits were observed in elderly individuals living in long-term care facilities, pregnant women or adults experiencing difficulties with bladder emptying.


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