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Contents
  • The Role of Hydration
  • Foods That May Protect Against UTIs
  • Avoiding UTI Triggers

Can Your Diet Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?

Can Your Diet Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?

What's This About?

Explore how dietary choices can influence the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and how incorporating certain foods might help prevent them.
Contents
  • The Role of Hydration
  • Foods That May Protect Against UTIs
  • Avoiding UTI Triggers

The Role of Hydration

Staying well-hydrated is crucial in preventing UTIs. Drinking plenty of water helps flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. Aim for at least eight glasses a day to keep your system clean and reduce the risk of infection.

Foods That May Protect Against UTIs

Some foods, like cranberries and blueberries, contain compounds that might prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract. Including these fruits in your diet could offer some protection against UTIs. Additionally, probiotics found in yogurt may support urinary tract health by maintaining a healthy bacterial balance.
A dietary approach focusing on hydration and the inclusion of specific foods like cranberries, blueberries, and probiotics to help prevent urinary tract infections.

Avoiding UTI Triggers

Certain dietary habits can increase the risk of UTIs. Avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol is recommended, as these can irritate the bladder. Additionally, high-sugar diets may contribute to bacterial growth, so it’s wise to limit sugar intake.

FAQs

Can drinking more water prevent UTIs?

Yes, staying hydrated helps flush out bacteria.

Do cranberries help with UTI prevention?

Cranberries may help prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract.

Should sugar be avoided in UTI prevention?

Yes, high-sugar diets can promote bacterial growth.

The Bottom Line

Could simple dietary changes be the secret to fewer UTIs?
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Additional References
  1. Foxman B. Urinary tract infection syndromes: occurrence, recurrence, bacteriology, risk factors, and disease burden. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2014; 28:1.
  2. Hooton TM, Scholes D, Hughes JP, et al. A prospective study of risk factors for symptomatic urinary tract infection in young women. N Engl J Med 1996; 335:468.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.