Cranberries: Prevention of Urinary Infections

Cranberries: A Natural Remedy to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), which inhibit the adhesion of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli to urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry products have been widely used for several decades to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and…