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I'm wondering why are cranberrys useful in uti (urinary tract infection)?

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Some studies: Some studies suggest that cranberry contains a substance that coats the bladder and helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder thus preventing the formation of a uti. Cranberries also contain vitamin c which helps to make the urine more acidic which also helps to make the bladder more resistant to infection.

Answered 10/12/2013

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