How much Cranberry juice for a UTI?!

How much Cranberry juice for a UTI?

I suspect I may have a slight UTI and I want to try cranberry juice before I go to the doctor... but how much cranberry juice should I drink?

Thanks

Well, if you think you are beginning to have one, now is definitely the time to get on the cranberry! I have had UTI's before, and have found that my best bet was cranberry capsules rather than drinking it. There are many types available but just look for a "higher potency" one. The caps I buy are 1 capsule = approx 4 - 8oz. glasses of juice (500 mg). Here's the kicker......by taking a cap that's made of 100% cranberry fruit solids, you're forgoing the added sugar, calories, flavoring, and coloring. When you have an infection of any sort, it will feed off sugar; so by staying off sweetened juice and other foods/drinks containing refined sugar you'll be doing yourself an added service. The best part is you will see significant results in just a day or two due to the potency of the capsules. If it's seems kind of bad, start with a double dose, and take 2-3 times a day until symptoms subside. The most important thing is to take your meds an hour before or after each meal, so that your body doesn't have to fight with anything else for absorption. Hope it helps!