Use of cranberry in Urinary Tract Infection of E. coli

Abstract

Cranberry juice is well known for its benefits for the urinary tract but it is also beneficial in treating and preventing ailments in other systems of the body.  Some of the health benefits of drinking cranberry juice include treating or preventing urinary tract infections, kidney stones, respiratory disorders, heart disease, and cancer and even to promote good dental care.The action of cranberry juice in the urinary system is due to its production of hippuric acid in the urine.  This causes the pH of the urine to become acidic and prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder tissue. Drinking one glass of cranberry juice per day can decrease your risk of infections such as UTI or cystitis. Those who have a history of kidney or bladder stones can benefit from consuming cranberry juice.  Cranberry juice has been shown to be effective in preventing stone formation due to the high amounts of acid components it contains.