Question 1

what are the benefits fo cranberry juice? does it help your digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Many: As well as being helpful for urinary tract infections, cranberries have some antioxidant properties. Antioxidants can decrease your  risk of cancer.

Question 2

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 3

my last question and then ill stop being obnoxious on here - would squirting some fresh lime/cranberry juice and  in my water benefit me in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not benefit your health in any significant way except for maybe making the water taste better. It won't hurt you either most likely.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

can cranberry juice stain urine?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice UTI: Cranberry juice is a very common tool for people with urinary symptoms.

It cannot and will not stain the urine. If you are still having the original symptoms despite using cranberry juice you may need to be seen by your medical advisor.

Question 7

does cranberry juice give diarreah?

Accepted Answer

MOST JUICES CAN: Loosen you up, some will bind you up.

Question 8

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 9

can cranberry juice help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I wouldn't look for one food or drink to be a weight loss answer.  Rather it is important to focus on a healthy diet and physical activity.   Drinking too much juice can mean too much intake of fruit sugar which is not helpful in weight loss.  Focus on fresh vegetables, fruits, lean protein and healthy fats.  Drink mostly water and not sweet beverages such as fruit juice, sodas, etc.

Question 10

can pure cranberry juice have side effects?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: It is acidic so it can cause GI issues.

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