Cranberries are advertised for their ability to prevent or

Last updated: 7/8/2022

Cranberries are advertised for their ability to prevent or cure urinary tract infections (UTIS). Which of these is the currently accepted explanation for this? O Cranberries are high in proanthocyanidins, which block bacteria from sticking to the inner lining of the urinary tract. O Cranberries are high in benzoic acid, which gets excreted as hippuric acid, which blocks bacterial reproduction. O There is not definitive proof yet that cranberries do prevent or cure UTIS O Cranberries are high in acid, which makes your urine more acidic