Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

is cranberry juice good for cramps?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no value for cramps, GI or menstrual.

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

is drinking too much cranberry juice bad?

Accepted Answer

Watch out for sugars: Cranberry juice is a great source of antioxidant flavonoids. Besides its fame for helping treat uti's it may prevent & even reverse cardiovascular disease. But it is rather tart & many have added sugars which are not healthy- some are even sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which is best avoided. Look for ones without added sugars (some are blended with sweeter juices like grape- that's ok).

Question 9

is cranberry juice good for constipation?

Accepted Answer

A little: Cranberry juice has sugar, which can help a little the way any juice can. Plus staying well hydrated is important. In regards to it's laxative power, not really. Cranberries themselves offer fiber the same way other berries do, and that is substantiative. However, juices have little fiber and aid little as a laxative.

Question 10

help please! is cranberry juice good for infections?

Accepted Answer

Preventing UTI: Cranberry juice contains proanthocyanidins which interfere with bacteria adhhering to bladder lining. This significantly reduces the risk of bacteria causing a urinary infection because they are eliminated with urination. Acidic affect of cranberry juice may help to to overcome an estrablished uti, but is by no means a cure or substitute for antibiotics in spite of claims by some non-physicians.

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