Cranberry

Juices and extracts made from cranberries are among the most often used natural and alternative remedies for UTIs. D-mannose, hippuric acid, and anthocyanins are just a few of the many chemical substances found in cranberries that may reduce the ability of harmful bacteria to cling to the urinary system, thwarting their growth and capacity to cause illness. Cranberry protects UTIs, as shown in test-tube and animal studies, while human research has shown far less convincing evidence. There is insufficient data to prove that cranberry products have these benefits, according to a 2012 assessment of human trials on their capacity to cure and prevent UTIs.

The study's authors did remark that it was challenging to draw firm conclusions from several of the trials due to their poor design, lack of a uniform dose, and use of different cranberry products. Another 2019 study found that while cranberry medication may, in some situations, help reduce the frequency of UTIs and UTI symptoms, it is not as effective as other ways of treatment such as D-mannose and the antibiotic fosfomycin. Although cranberry pills and drinks are generally harmless, some persons may have gastrointestinal distress. Additionally, prolonged usage may raise your chance of kidney stone development. Additionally, consuming too many calories from cranberry juice may promote unneeded weight gain, and taking too many cranberry supplements may conflict with some blood-thinning drugs.