Treat cystitis with antibiotics, not cranberry juice
Doctors have debunked the myth about the effectiveness of cranberry juice in the treatment of cystitis
A team of scientists from the University of Stirling analyzed data from 24 studies in which a total of 4,473 people participated. The research involved a variety of remedies, from cranberry juice, pills and antibiotics, to placebos such as water or "pacifiers".
The results showed that although cranberry juice has some effect, however, women should drink at least two glasses of juice every day for several months to prevent just one infection.
(And in the original so, to prevent, although the meaning is more suitable for "cure" – VM).
Previously, it was believed that cranberry juice can effectively fight urinary tract infections, because it contains sugar and plant pigments flavonoids, which help flush out bacteria.
"We do not see any particular need for additional studies on the effectiveness of cranberry juice, since most of the existing data prove that the benefits are very small at best," said lead researcher Ruth Jepson.
However, Jepson noted that additional studies of other products containing cranberries, such as tablets and capsules, may be justified, but only for women with recurrent urinary tract infections, and only if these products contain the recommended amount of the active ingredient.
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