Question 1

organic cranberry juice for uti prevention? does it help? i have reoccurring utis :( how much to drink per day?

Accepted Answer

D-Mannose better: The component in cranberry juice that prevents 90% of uti's is d-mannose. Taking d-mannose is a more efficient way to prevent uti's. 1/2 tsp 1-2x/day is usually effective. See http://bit.Ly/1hzudgk
for details. 
Research does show cranberry juice can help prevent recurrent uti's but you would have to drink large amounts to get adequate amounts of d-mannose, in fact we don't know exactly how much.

Question 2

could cranberry juice cause a uti?

Accepted Answer

No: Bacteria in urinary tract causes uti.

Question 3

why cranberry juice is use for uti?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Cranberry juice is commonly used as there is a plausible weak benefit as an anti infective.  However, there is no study that clearly demonstrates this effect.  There is little downside to taking it other than weight gain and possible increase in reflux irritation.

Question 4

can cranberry juice substitute help uti?

Accepted Answer

Can try: There has been little evidence in clinical trials of cranberry juice being an effective way to manage and treat urinary tract infections.  Although there are identifiable benefits to cranberry juice in a laboratory setting, it has been failed to be reproduced in animal studies to a wide degree.  Antibiotics remain the treatment of choice for a bacterial uti.

Question 5

can organic 100% cranberry juice cure a uti?

Accepted Answer

May still need Abx: You will probably still need antibiotic treatment for an established uti.  Cranberry juice is most effective in prevention as it somehow prevents e. Coli, the most common UTI bacteria from attaching itself to the bladder wall which is when the infectious process starts.

Question 6

how exactly does cranberry juice help with uti's?

Accepted Answer

Various: Many recent studies have proven that real cranberry juice helps prevent UTI in women. Mainly, the components of cranberry juice prevent bacterial colonization of the lining of the lower gu tract (bladder and urethra). It also helps to slightly acidify the urine to keep bacteria at bay. Proper amount if water intake also helps, along with not holding in your urine for prolonged periods of time.

Question 7

how long does it take for cranberry juice to affect uti?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the severity of the infection as well as the overall health of the patient.

Question 8

how much time does it take for cranberry juice to stop my uti?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice: Cranberry juice won't necessarily 'cure' your UTI, but it can be helpful, and is also a very good for prevention of UTIS.  It contains tannins, proanthocyanidins, that prevent bacterial attachment to the urinary tract.  With lots of fluids and cranberry juice, you might be able to head off an infection, but, if diagnosed, usually a short course of antibiotic is advised.  Blueberry juice good, too!

Question 9

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 10

how come cranberry juice helps with utis?

Accepted Answer

Makes the urine acid: More acidic, less likely to get utis will not usually get rid of one once u have one, u need antibiotics.

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