How could diet affect UTIs?

    Last Updated: October 24, 2023

    Increasing hydration and consuming foods that acidify the urine can help prevent recurrent UTIs and contribute to the resolution of uncomplicated UTIs in healthy individuals. Some research suggests that increasing daily fluid consumption by more than 1 liter helps to prevent UTI recurrence.[1][2][3]

    References

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    2. ^Scott AM, Clark J, Mar CD, Glasziou PIncreased fluid intake to prevent urinary tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis.Br J Gen Pract.(2020-03)
    3. ^Hooton TM, Vecchio M, Iroz A, Tack I, Dornic Q, Seksek I, Lotan YEffect of Increased Daily Water Intake in Premenopausal Women With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA Intern Med.(2018-11-01)