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  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Natural Products Research

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, particularly in specific susceptible populations.
  • Cranberry products, containing proanthocyanidins (PACs), are widely used for UTI prevention by inhibiting bacterial adherence.
  • This review is an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing cranberry efficacy for UTI prevention.

Approach:

  • Systematic search of the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register up to March 2023.
  • Inclusion of RCTs and quasi-RCTs comparing cranberry products with placebo, no treatment, or other interventions.
  • Data extraction and risk of bias assessment using Cochrane tools; evidence certainty evaluated with GRADE.

Key Points:

  • 50 RCTs (8857 participants) were included; moderate certainty evidence shows cranberry products reduce UTI risk (RR 0.70).
  • Significant UTI risk reduction observed in women with recurrent UTIs, children, and intervention-susceptible individuals.
  • Limited or no benefit found in the elderly, pregnant women, or adults with bladder emptying dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Cranberry products are effective in preventing symptomatic, culture-verified UTIs in specific populations, including women with recurrent UTIs and children.
  • Current evidence does not support cranberry use for UTI prevention in the elderly, pregnant women, or individuals with bladder emptying issues.
  • Further research is needed to clarify efficacy differences between cranberry formulations and PAC dosages.