Posted on 09/15/2010 9:56:16 AM PDT by decimon
Scientists reported new evidence on the effectiveness of that old folk remedy — cranberry juice — for urinary tract infections at the ACS' 240th National Meeting. "A number of controlled clinical trials — these are carefully designed and conducted scientific studies done in humans — have concluded that cranberry juice really is effective for preventing urinary tract infections," said Terri Anne Camesano, Ph.D., who led the study. "That has important implications, considering the size of the problem and the health care costs involved."
Estimates suggest that urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8 million medical visits each year, at a total cost of more than $1.6 billion. Camesano, who is with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, said the study set out to shed light on how cranberry juice fights E. coli, the most common cause of UTIs. The study involved growing strains of E. coli in urine collected from healthy volunteers before and after consumption of cranberry juice cocktail. The scientists then tested the E. coli for their ability to stick together and form biofilms. Biofilms are thin, slimy layers that provide an environment for bacteria to thrive.
The scientists concluded that cranberry juice cocktail prevents E. coli from sticking to other bacteria and the surface of a plastic petri dish. E. coli that doesn't stick has a better chance of being flushed out of the urinary track. The results suggest that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within 8 hours after consumption of cranberry juice.
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CONTACT: Terri Anne Camesano, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute Department of Chemical Engineering Worcester, Mass. 01609 Telephone: 508-831-5380 Fax: 508-831-5853 E-mail: terric@wpi.edu
Nah, not battling... more like testing the echo chamber.
I read the whole article and saw nothing suggesting homeopathy.
It's not from the article. The first straw (pun intended) was pulled at the post #15.
Well, I’ve never been treated by a dr for a UTI, so I was assuming that’s what they give you. My bad. I self medicate with a natural cure and leave out the middle man. :~)
Only way to go!
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Chalk another one up to home remedies.
“Are you implying that it has ‘social’ consequences? :o)”
yep! (At least for me!) I’m Italian, but not that Italian!lolololol
No, nobody in the article suggested that cranberry juice fighting UTI’s had anything to do with homeopathy; the article was sensible and current, while homeopathy is idiotic and archaic.
So am I, half anyway.
My maternal grandfather used to eat cloves of garlic like some people eat cashews.
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“My maternal grandfather used to eat cloves of garlic like some people eat cashews.”
Oh Lordy!
My paternal grandfather, born in Naples, wasn’t so dedicated! Good thing or I might not be here! lolololol
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