ABSTRACT
In 1923, American scientists showed that the urine of test subjects became more acidic after eating large amounts of cranberries.1 Because bacteria favor an alkaline medium for growth, these investigators speculated that a diet which included cranberries might be helpful in preventing and treating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI). This condition is especially prevalent among women and often causes considerable discomfort. Until the advent of sulfa drugs and antibiotics, conventional medical treatment was largely ineffective.
