The latest research, according to several articles I have read including from the Mayo clinic, indicates that cranberry juice or pomegranate juice is an effective PREVENTIVE treatment for UTI; however, once a UTI has taken hold and a person actually has the pain sensation with urination, there is no recourse except treatment with antibiotics. Also, the latest opinion is that not that much cranberry juice is needed to prevent a UTI; these studies indicated that as little as 6 oz a day was all that was needed to stave off UTI. So, it certainly won't hurt to drink 6 to 8 oz. of cranberry or pomegranate juice a day (unless you're allergic to it!), and research indicates it provides effective preventive treatment; although, since people vary, some may find they have to drink a bit more.
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The latest research, according to several articles I have read including from the Mayo clinic, indicates that cranberry juice or pomegranate juice is an effective PREVENTIVE treatment for UTI; however, once a UTI has taken hold and a person actually has the pain sensation with urination, there is no recourse except treatment with antibiotics. Also, the latest opinion is that not that much cranberry juice is needed to prevent a UTI; these studies indicated that as little as 6 oz a day was all that was needed to stave off UTI. So, it certainly won't hurt to drink 6 to 8 oz. of cranberry or pomegranate juice a day (unless you're allergic to it!), and research indicates it provides effective preventive treatment; although, since people vary, some may find they have to drink a bit more.
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