@nourishingapothecary: Cranberry doesn’t kill the bacteria that cause a UTI. So why do we use it? The answer comes down to bacterial adhesion. The most common cause of uncomplicated UTIs is E. coli. These bacteria have tiny hair like structures called fimbriae that help them attach to cells lining the urinary tract. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins, or PACs, particularly A type PACs. Rather than directly killing E. coli, these compounds appear to interfere with the bacteria’s ability to adhere to the urinary tract lining. This is why I’m much more interested in cranberry for helping prevent recurrent UTIs in appropriate people than using it to try to treat an established infection. The two products I’m showing in this video are: Herbs of Gold Cranberry 70,000 A concentrated cranberry supplement that provides cranberry in a convenient capsule form. Mt. Wilder Berries Cranberry Juice Concentrate A concentrated cranberry juice option that can be diluted with water for people who prefer cranberry in liquid form. And importantly, cranberry is not a replacement for appropriate treatment of an active UTI. If you have burning, urgency, frequency or bladder pain, get assessed. Fever, chills, flank or back pain, vomiting or feeling systemically unwell requires prompt medical attention. If recurrent UTIs are an ongoing problem, Toni and Jess both work with complex women’s health and can help investigate why they may be recurring rather than simply looking at each episode in isolation. You can book a FREE Discovery Call at www.nourishingapothecary.com. Not sure who to book with? Comment CLINIC and we’ll send you the booking link to book a FREE call with our Patient Care Coordinator. They’ll learn more about what you need help with and match you with the right practitioner. You can also shop Herbs of Gold Cranberry 70,000 and Mt. Wilder Berries Cranberry Juice Concentrate at www.nourishingapothecary.com. #UTI #recurrentUTI #cranberry #womenshealth #urinarytracthealth

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