Cranberry, a tart fruit commonly consumed as juice or in supplement form, has been suggested to have potential benefits in preventing and managing Kidney stones According to studies available at the time of writing, Cranberry may indeed offer some advantages in this regard. Cranberry is believed to possess properties that may inhibit the crystallization of certain substances involved in kidney stone formation, reducing the risk of stone development. Additionally, Cranberry contains compounds that may help prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract, potentially avoiding urinary tract infections (UTIs) that can contribute to kidney stone formation.
One study published in the Journal of Urology found that Cranberry extract reduced the presence of calcium oxalate and phosphate crystals, key components of Kidney stones in the urine of participants. Another study in the Journal of Endourology showed that Cranberry juice helped decrease the number of urinary tract infections in patients with Kidney stones However, it is important to note that more research is needed to establish the exact mechanisms by which Cranberry exerts its effect on Kidney stones as current evidence is limited and inconsistent.
