Very popular in North America, this is a fruit that is becoming more and more popular in Brazil, especially because it is a super nutritious food. Also, for women suffering from urinary tract infection, cranberry juice can help a lot. Because of this, it has become one of the most beloved home remedies, but it still does not have enough scientific basis to support it.
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Where to find the fruit in Brazil?
The fruit is widely used on commemorative dates in the northern hemisphere, particularly on Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In Brazil, in spite of more people becoming aware of the food, its consumption is still relatively low. In addition to the fact that it is not cultivated in the country, its high price also ends up driving away new consumers.
So, to find it, you have to go to health food stores or a few markets, where they are usually sold in the form of juices, dried powders or even capsules. In general, they can be purchased for slightly higher prices, but they are worth it due to the nutritional return.
How does juice prevent urinary tract infection?
There is not much scientific research to support the use of juice for urinary tract infection, as the studies produced are quite inconsistent. Overall, when it comes to statistics, the drink does not seem to have such a large impact on reducing cases of the disease, but there is still hope that it will be possible to prove the opposite.
This is because the fruit has a substance called proanthocyanidin, which may play a key role in our body by creating a slippery coating on the urothelium. In this way, it is able to prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder, being eliminated through the urine.
However, achieving this benefit is not so easy, since many liters of juice are needed daily for our body to have enough of this substance. However, as most drinks also contain some preservatives, they can end up being a real nutritional bomb.
