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  #1

what is so special about consuming cranberry juice?how does it help the body to fight infections?

  #2

it decreases the adherence of gram negative baterial pili to the urinary epithelium

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  #3

yes u re right msyamp


  #4

As I remember it also alkalinizes the urine.

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  #5

which is not so good, because most of bacteria prefer slightly alkaline environment and this is the reason why vegeterians are more susceptible to urinary infections

  #6

Cranberry juice is actually making urine more acidic and that is favourable,as it makes it unfavourable for bacteria to attach and grow.


  #7

Thanks Natasa







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