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Recurrent UTI prevention

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Define recurrent. Culture. Anatomical and GSM questions matter more than juice. PAC-standardized cranberry has mixed RCT data for prevention. Sugar-load juice is a glucose problem. Uva-ursi is a short-course traditional urinary antiseptic — not chronic, not pregnancy, not CKD. Acute pyelo is antibiotics.

Primary plants

  1. Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
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    CranberryHuman data

    Vaccinium macrocarpon

    PAC products: mixed RCT data for recurrent-UTI prevention, not acute pyelo treatment.

    Typical. PAC-standardized juice/capsule as studied (often 36 mg PAC/day prevention).

    Safety. Warfarin INR case reports (conflicting). Sugar load in juice. GI upset.

Supportive plants1
  • Uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
    Uva-ursiStrong traditional
    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

    Arbutin urinary antiseptic, traditional short-course. Alkaline urine issue. Not for pregnancy or kidneys.

    Typical. Leaf 3–4 g/day equivalent, few days only if used at all.

    Safety. Pregnancy no. Not for kids. Not for CKD. Hydroquinone theoretical with long use. Last-line adjunct.

When this is not enough

  • Fever/flank, pregnancy bacteriuria, obstruction, immunocompromised, suspected STD not examined

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