A study published in the American Society for Clinical Nutrition has demonstrated that consumption of certain foods can help lower the risk of re-ocurring Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Foods that were shown to be protective of UTI included berries, apples, cherries and plums but berries had the most protective effect. “Berries are rich in flavonols” says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Michie. “Flavonols are compounds that inhibit harmful bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder”.
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