Overview
What is a UTI?
What are the main signs and symptoms of UTIs?
How is a UTI diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for UTIs?
Have any supplements been studied for UTIs?
How could diet affect UTIs?
Are there any other treatments for UTIs?
What causes UTIs?
Examine Database: Urinary Tract Infection
Research FeedRead all studies
Taking a probiotic could reduce urinary tract infection risk during the postpartum period
In this 8-week randomized controlled trial in 231 postpartum women in Iran, taking a probiotic supplement daily reduced the odds of urinary tract infection by 60% compared to a placebo.
Does cranberry extract alter urinary microbiomes?
The effect of cranberry products on urinary tract infection risk may depend on their proanthocyanidin content
A berry good defense: Cranberries reduce the risk of UTIs
Could supplementing with horseradish root and nasturtium be an alternative to antibiotics for urinary tract infections?
Frequently asked questions
What’s the story with D-mannose for UTIs?
References
Examine Database References
- Urinary tract infection risk - Xiong Z, Gao Y, Yuan C, Jian Z, Wei XPreventive effect of cranberries with high dose of proanthocyanidins on urinary tract infections: a meta-analysis and systematic review.Front Nutr.(2024 Dec 13)
- Urinary tract infection risk - Stonehouse W, Benassi-Evans B, Bednarz J, Vincent ADWhole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Am J Clin Nutr.(2025 Jan 23)