小紅莓預防尿道感染 Cranberries do prevent infections

加拿大的新研究項目再一次印證小紅莓產品可以預防尿道感染(UTI)。

研究發現小紅莓漿果中的物質或能抑制那些經常引起尿道感染的細菌，並減少細菌產生對身體具有毒性的酶素，從而抑制細菌繁殖。

研究結果還指出，小紅莓衍生物能用於消毒醫療設備，例如輸尿導管的消毒作用。

New research from Canada adds weight to the belief that cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Substances in the berries appear to inhibit bacteria that are frequently implicated in complicated UTIs, and to reduce the bacteria’s production of an enzyme that contributes to the virulence of infections.

The findings also point to the potential for cranberry derivatives to be used to prevent bacterial colonization on medical devices such as catheters.

參考資料 Sources:
“How Cranberries Impact Infection-Causing Bacteria,” McGill University, 7/15/13