The Miracle of Cranberry Juice
As we have experienced an exceptionally hot summer, many will find that Urinary tract infections increase.
The symptoms of a urinary tract infection are : Pain or burning while urinating, needing to pass urine more frequently, urine that is cloudy or has blood in it, pain in the lower tummy or lower back, feeling tired or weak and can show a fever. This often leads to requiring antibiotics.
When we experience high temperatures, the elderly can find themselves experiencing a higher level of UTI infections than most. This is usually due to not drinking sufficient clear fluids during the day. Many elderly people suffer with chronic UTI’s and we have a tip which can be of help.
Many journal articles have been written on the benefits of drinking Cranberry juice. One such article is written in Science direct (Moro et.al, 2024) referring to the use of Cranberry juice in reduction of 54% in UTI’s. This evidence is collected across 18 studies. (Click the learn more button to open the article and review).
It is best to use unsweetened cranberry juice, however either will assist. How does this work you may ask, a simple explanation is that cranberries contain A-type Proanthocyanidins which are natural compounds preventing bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder. This is especially useful where chronic UTI’s are occurring. This can also be especially helpful for those suffering with dementia as they often dehydrate owing to forgetting to drink. Adding this to your apple a day will most definately keep the doctor away.
Please speak to your GP for advice on adding cranberry juice to your daily routine.
Kerry (July 26)
REF: C. Moro, C. Phelps, V. Veer, M. Jones, P. Glasziou, J. Clark, K.A.O. Tikkinen, A.M. Scott, (2024), Cranberry Juice, Cranberry Tablets, or Liquid Therapies for Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis, in European Urology Focus,
Volume 10, Issue 6.
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