24 Apr Cochrane Review Finds Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

MedicalResearch.com Interview with:

Dr. Stephens

Dr Jacqueline Stephens MPH, PhD
Epidemiologist &  Senior lecturer
Flinders University

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?

Response: An increase in the volume of evidence published in the peer-reviewed literature on this topic prompted an update of this Cochrane Review.

MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?

Response: This updated review of the totality of the international evidence is important because the conclusions have changed compared to previous versions of this review. In the past, the review findings were inconclusive.

However, in this newly updated review there is now double the volume of evidence and the findings demonstrate potential benefit for some people. However, it is important that people who have a UTI, or experience recurrent UTIs, seek healthcare advice to discuss whether the use of cranberry products, such as concentrated liquid, capsules or tablets, is appropriate for them.

MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a results of this study?

Response: More research is required to determine the best dosage and modality of ingestion to get optimal therapeutic effect.

Disclosures: No disclosures to declare. The authors are members of the Cochrane Network: a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers, and people interested in addressing health questions by reviewing published medical research.

Citation:

Williams G, Hahn D, Stephens JH, Craig JC, Hodson EM. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001321. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub6. Accessed 24 April 2023.

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub6/full

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Last Updated on April 24, 2023 by Marie Benz