10 Benefits of Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice Benefit #1: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria, most commonly E. coli, infect the bladder. Common symptoms are pain/burning sensation when urinating, cloudy urine, and strong frequent urges to urinate. While women are at greater risk for UTI, men can get them too.
Although cranberries and cranberry juice are not a cure, they can be very effective as preventative measures. Cranberries contain a tannin that prevents E. coli bacteria from sticking to the bladder, thus preventing an infection. Drinking cranberry juice for UTI prevention is recommended to persons who have had a UTI in the past to avoid reoccurrence.
