What the Experts Say

Cranberries are best known for their effect on urinary tract health.

According to an article published in the Journal for Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology in 2008, hospital-acquired UTIs are the most common hospital acquired infections. In addition, UTIs are frequently encountered in nursing home facilities.1 Clinical evidence supports the claim that cranberry juice can help in the prevention of UTIs.2,3 Furthermore, regular consumption of cranberry products may help reduce the number of infections in a given population, which is especially important in hospital and clinical settings.

The following medical, science and nutrition professionals have provided their credible knowledge and expertise on dietary recommendations for patients on warfarin therapy and the health benefits of cranberries.

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Cranberry Juice-Warfarin Clinical Trial
The Cranberry Institute

REFERENCES

1.Lo, E et al (2008). Strategies to prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections in hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 29, S41-S50.
2.Howell AB, Foxman B. Cranberry may offer protection against antibiotic resistant bacteria that cause UTIs. Letter to JAMA, June 19, 2002.
3.Greenberg J, Newmann S, Howell A. Consumption of sweetened dried cranberries versus unsweetened raisins for inhibition of uropathogenic Escherichia coli adhesion in human urine: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2005; 11(5): 875-878.