There’s no evidence cranberry juice can treat a UTI, but it could help prevent one

Around 8-10 million people are treated for urinary tract infections or UTIs annually. UTIs happen when bacteria infect the urinary tract, including the bladder and the kidneys. Though the most common UTI treatment is antibiotics, if you’ve ever had a UTI chances are someone has suggested that you drink cranberry juice to make it go away. VERIFY viewer Nguri asked us if that is a legit treatment. Ariane Datil breaks down what we learned. READ MORE: https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/theres-no-evidence-cranberry-juice-can-treat-a-uti-but-it-could-help-prevent-one/536-619f8488-101b-47f6-9ff4-ed7a5ef0dd17 ------------------------------ At VERIFY, we're answering your questions about what's true and false. Visit our website at verifythis.com If you've seen a viral claim online and you're not sure whether it's true, let us know! Email questions@verifythis.com or text us at 202-410-8808. Find us on social @verifythis. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verifythis Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerifyThis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verifythis/