Cranberries For Preventing UrinaryTract Infection: A Systematic Review

The unique polyphenols found in cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) include flavonoids and phenolic acids, which have been shown to have protective properties against urinary tract infections (UTIs), the second most prevalent infection type in the world. Due to high recurrence rates and antibiotic resistance, UTIs can cause serious morbidity, particularly in healthy females. The search for prophylactic and therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics for the prevention and treatment of UTIs is ongoing. In contrast to cranberries, which are frequently suggested in conventional medicine for the prevention of UTIs, probiotics have become a novel substitute for antibiotics in the fight against these infections and are the focus of recent studies in this field. In addition to the most prevalent bacteria that cause simple UTIs, uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), other etiological It is necessary to clearly define the data supporting viable non- drug therapies because more than 50% of women experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) episode in their lifetime and antimicrobial resistance is becoming more common. To manage UTIs, this study compares the effects of cranberry juice, cranberry pills, and more liquids.