Question 1

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 2

why is cranberry juice good for you?

Accepted Answer

Urinary health: It has vitamins and some material that is useful in preventing urinary infections. Do not over do it as it has lots of sugar in it.

Question 3

is cranberry juice bad for you? please advise!

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice: Pure cranberry juice has many health benefits but is quite bitter and difficult to tolerate if not mixed with another juice.  Unfortunately, most blended cranberry juice drinks on the market are very high in sugar, negating these benefits.  Pure cranberry is sold in capsules at health food stores and are generally well tolerated.

Question 4

is cranberry juice good for a u.t.i.?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cranberry juice has a substance called tannins which make it harder for bacteria to attach to the bladder and cause infections.  Cranberry can help some people reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections.  Drinking cranberry juice shouldn't hurt and may help.  If your symptoms are not improving, should be evaluated by your physician.

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

is cranberry juice good for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Helps uti: The acidification of urine acts as a preventive for recurrent urinary tract infections. Use cranberry juice not blend which contains sugar. Another UTI preventive for common info toons is mannose which prevents e colin from attracting to the lining of the bladder.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

could cranberry juice cause a uti?

Accepted Answer

No: Bacteria in urinary tract causes uti.

Question 9

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 10

can cranberry juice cure gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Of course, not...: Cranberry is not an antibiotics, but it contains an ingredient that may suppress common UTI-related bacteria - yet too little to be effective. Lately, a company has specially processed to manufacture its concentrated formula; however, the real benefit of such product remains to be seen. So, don't use it for gonorrhea.

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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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Is cranberry juice bad for you? please advise!

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Is cranberry juice good for a u.t.i.?

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Is cranberry juice a diuretic?

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