Cranberries and probiotics - prevention and adjuvant treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections
2011
Abstract
Review article on current knowledges of alternative treatment methods - using of cranberry extract and probiotics - in the lower urinary tract infection therapy and prevention. Regular using of cranberry products during 6-12 month reduces the number of recurences of lower urinary tract infections in young and middle-aged women.
Promising results are described in probiotics used for prevention and treatment of vaginal infections, especially bacterial vaginosis. Further research and larger studies evaluating the effect of probiotics in lower urinary tract infection are required.