ISSN: 2474-9230
Cranberries and Urinary Tract Infections in Women
Authors:
Francisco SB1*, Sara MB1, Ana María OB2 and Emilio LA1
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy is used after establishing a presumptive diagnosis of UTI. Cranberries have been traditionally used to prevent recurrent UTIs. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the effectiveness of cranberries for prevention of UTIs.
Methods: A literature search was performed to identify clinical trials and systematic meta-analyses. Electronic databases were used, including PubMed and Cochrane.
Results: Five meta-analyses were considered. Some clinical studies have supported cranberries benefits; however the effectiveness of the cranberry on prevention of recurrent UTIs remains controversial
Keywords:
Urinary Tract Infection; Cranberry; Antibiotics; Proanthocyanidin; Meta-analyses
Chat with us on WhatsApp