Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

37/50 Previous Next

© Getty Images

37) Cranberry Juice Can Be Used To Treat Urinary Infections

Anyone who's had a urinary infection has probably been told that drinking cranberry juice will help cure it (hopefully no doctors have said this). However, studies on the effects of cranberry juice and supplements have been inconsistent. Some say that the juice causes the urinary tract walls to become more slippery, making it harder for bacteria like E. Coli to stick to them. Others say they're good for UTI prevention. Others disagree. Because there are no known dosages or clear-cut results related to cranberries preventing or curing urinary infections, it's probably best to see a doc and get your antibiotics.