1. Cranberries
Cranberries prevent UTIs by keeping bacteria from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract.
2. Blueberries
Vitamin C
Vitamin C prevents bacteria from growing by making urine more acidic. Probiotics
Probiotics contain good bacteria that prevent bad bacteria from growing.
You can find probiotics in fermented foods, like plain Greek yogurt, cheese, and kefir. D-Mannose
D-mannose is a type of sugar similar to glucose. You can also take a d-mannose supplement.
Vitamins That Irritate The Bladder
However, Vitamin C found naturally in food doesn’t appear to cause issues
(recurrent UTIs) report that taking a supplement causes ‘ ’ and trigger a ‘ ’ in women. 2 In a 2016 study, it was found to worsen voiding symptoms (such as improper emptying of the bladder and leaks) in individuals with lower urinary tract symptoms 3
– this is a vitamin found in food such as , and . In a 2016 study, it was found to worsen (such as of the bladder and leaks) in individuals with Any vitamin buffered with aspartame may increase urinary frequency and urgency4
iD would recommend you speak to a doctor before making changes to your diet or taking supplements.
1. D-Mannose
It occurs naturally in a variety of foods, including cranberries, apples, and oranges, but is usually consumed in powder or tablet form when used as a UTI therapy. Not much is known about how D-mannose works, but many experts believe it inhibits the ability of certain infectious bacteria to adhere to the cells of your urinary tract, making it easier for them to be flushed out before they can make you sick More research is needed to determine whether D-mannose can reliably treat or exert preventative effects against UTIs.
However, a few small studies have delivered some promising results. Although these results are encouraging, the study design was somewhat flawed due to the small sample size and lack of a control group For most people, taking D-mannose doesn’t pose any major health risks.
Early research suggests that it may treat and prevent UTIs, but more studies are needed.