Question 1

i accidentally drank 450 ml of expired cranberry juice that had black or dark grey mold in it. what will happen to me? i am allergic to molds and mildew by the way. should i take allergy medicine? symptoms: headache and queasy feeling?

Accepted Answer

: Prob no problem.  I would ask it it smelled bad? if not almost certainly no problem and I am assuming it did not taste bad or you would have spit it out.  Could be a new kind of wine I suppose, but have never had any cranberry wine so not much help.  Maybe just needs to be filtered.

Question 2

how long might it usually take for cranberry juice to ease the symptoms of uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Cranberry juice or pills does not cure bacterial cystitis or relieve symptoms to any significant degree.  The only possible benefit is in taking it  daily is to prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder epithelium.  If you have cystitis, see a physician and have a urine culture and get appropriate antibiotic treatment.  Meanwhile you might try one of the many "azo" products otc for symptoms.

Question 3

can cranberry juice reduce the symptoms of dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: That can help prevent utis.

Question 4

i have drank cranberry juice to help treat a uti but it seems to make the pain worse when i go to urinate, is this normal? i think i have a uti cause the symptoms seem to be the same as last time but i know it could be a yeast infection which i have never

Accepted Answer

You : You need to see your doctor. Even though some studies have shown that drinking cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections, once you have the infection, you need to be treated with antibiotics. If you are having worsening pain, it may not only be a worsening infection, but it is also important to rule out kidney diseases such as a stone or nephritis or another type of infection such as a yeast infection or sexually transmitted disease. These may need other treatments besides antibiotics or different antibiotics.

Question 5

is cranberry juice a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Only if 100% pure.: Cranberry juice is a natural diuretic, only if it is 100% cranberry juice, i.e. If you juice it yourself.The additives usually added, defeat the purpose.

Question 6

if you have a case of bv is it cured by yogurt and cranberry juice?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is cured with antibiotics.

Question 7

how do i find out how much cranberry juice do you have to drink a day to get the health benefits?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Various studies involved different amounts to cranberry juice. Probably a glass a day will provided desired benefits. Many people find it too pungent & prefer cocktail. Regular c juice cocktail contains far too many calories so diet or zero calorie cocktail juic should be considered.

Question 8

big fan of cranberry juice. recently prescribed adderall. does cranberry juice negate adderalls effects like i keep reading?

Accepted Answer

Cranberries : In general, acidic  beverages (like cranberry juice) may ^ urine acidity which may in turn ^ rate of removal of stimulants.  Absorption can also be effected with significant acidic intake. So consider holding off on drinking cranberry juice for an hour prior to taking  your adderall. Save it for later in the day.  (:

Question 9

i drink a lot of fresh pressed pure cranberry juice, any harm in doing so? i feel like its good for me but i really don't know

Accepted Answer

It is good but: Make sure you don't have diabetes. Cranberry juice is good for preventing some urinary tract infections. However, too much of it due to high sugar content can cause diabetes, and weight gain, even if it is fresh pressed.

Question 10

i'm 33 year old female i drink a lot of soda and water too. i also drink cranberry juice from time to time. i'm also allergic to a lot of foods.  am i?

Accepted Answer

What's the ?: Soda is not good for you. Besides the fructose you will likely be belching more from the gas.  It is unusual for a person to be allergic to more than one food and thus you should consult an allergist to get this sorted out before you end up with malnutrition.

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I accidentally drank 450 ml of expired cranberry juice that had black or dark grey mold in it. what will happen to me? i am allergic to molds and mildew by the way. should i take allergy medicine? symptoms: headache and queasy feeling?

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How long might it usually take for cranberry juice to ease the symptoms of uti?

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Can cranberry juice reduce the symptoms of dysmenorrhea?

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I have drank cranberry juice to help treat a uti but it seems to make the pain worse when i go to urinate, is this normal? i think i have a uti cause the symptoms seem to be the same as last time but i know it could be a yeast infection which i have never

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Is cranberry juice a diuretic?

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If you have a case of bv is it cured by yogurt and cranberry juice?

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How do i find out how much cranberry juice do you have to drink a day to get the health benefits?

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Big fan of cranberry juice. recently prescribed adderall. does cranberry juice negate adderalls effects like i keep reading?

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I drink a lot of fresh pressed pure cranberry juice, any harm in doing so? i feel like its good for me but i really don't know

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I'm 33 year old female i drink a lot of soda and water too. i also drink cranberry juice from time to time. i'm also allergic to a lot of foods. am i?

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