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A member asked:

What kind of cranberry juice is useful for a bladder infection?

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Natural: It does not work very often.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/9/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prevention: Would use juice with less sugar for prevention. Cranberries contain proanthyocyanidins (PACs) which can help to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI's) in women with recurrent UTI's. They are also reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & anti-carcinogenic effects.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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