Scientists Discover Surprising Way Cranberry Juice Could Fight Antibiotic Resistance
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Scientists Discover Surprising Way Cranberry Juice Could Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Laboratory tests show cranberry juice may strengthen a common UTI antibiotic and reduce bacterial resistance. Urinary tract infections affect more than 400 million people worldwide each year, and some epidemiological studies suggest that over half of all women will experience at least one during their lifetime. Most UTIs are caused by harmful strains of Escherichia [...]
Canadian researchers have discovered that cranberry juice can increase the effectiveness of a common antibiotic against urinary tract infections (UTIs) and limit bacterial resistance. The study, published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, reveals that compounds present in the juice improve the action of fosfomycin on strains of Escherichia coli. Effects of cranberry juice on urinary tract infections: Urinary tract infections…
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