This is what I know. A urologist prescribed a daily serving of cranberry juice for my elderly grandfather (post-colostomy). Grandpa never had an infection. He had immaculate hygiene otherwise. He lived well into his eighties.That was way back in the last century and anecdotal. How many colostomy patients have appeared in the literature, after all...
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More recently, WebMd reported that cranberry is better as preventative for UTI's than for addressing acute cases. I linked to the WebMD article and summarized this much of it for shoptastic and for people who are leery of clicking on links.
Personally, I surmise that when people drink the recommended amount of nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman's cran water, the quantity of water along with the pungent taste of unsweetened cranberry helps with a sort of radiator flush (Whoosh! Whee!). This slightly pungent beverage might help the taste buds become accustomed to fewer or less sweet flavors. This change would make it easier for people to eat the foods she recommends and avoid the ones she does not recommend. (The basic recipe involves one part cranberry to eight parts water consumed several times daily.)
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The linked article above is well documented! The works cited distinguish between the forms of cranberry and other factors in previous, reported cranberry research. One interesting bit mentions that cranberry juice could decrease E. coli adhesion "up to 8 hours after after consumption." The article cites numerous references and notes no potential conflicts of interest. [No one is trying to sell you any form or brand of cranberry!] The article is called 'Cranberries and lower urinary tract infection prevention.' It is a good place to start finding out when, how, and for whom cranberries have been or might be useful for various persons.
Do you match any of the study subjects in any way?
@shoptastic wrote:
I would double-check the use of cranberry juice for urinary tract infections advice.
I've heard/read two sides. One says it can be a natural cure. Another says it's just urban legend/old wives tales with no scientific backing.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao-Tzu
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