Standardised high dose versus low dose cranberry Proanthocyanidin extracts for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy women [PACCANN]: a double blind randomised controlled trial protocol

Standardised high dose versus low dose cranberry Proanthocyanidin extracts for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy women [PACCANN]: a double blind randomised controlled trial protocol

Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are amongst the most common bacterial infections affecting women. Although antibiotics are the treatment of choice for UTI, cranberry derived products have been used for many years to prevent UTIs, with limited evidence as to their efficacy. Our ob...

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Main Authors: Babar Asma, Leblanc Vicky, Dudonne Stephanie, Desjardins Yves, Howell Amy, Dodin Sylvie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Recurrent urinary tract infection
Women’s health
Proanthocyanidins
Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Antioxidants
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-018-0342-7

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