Is drinking Milk bad when you have a urinary tract infection?!


Question:

Is drinking Milk bad when you have a urinary tract infection?

I know that, sodas are, but what about milk?


Answers:

Researchers in Finland have found that eating certain dairy products, like yogurt and some cheeses, may lower the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI) among women. In a case controlled trial, the eating habits of 139 women diagnosed with acute UTI were compared to the eating habits of 185 women of the same age with no episodes of UTI during the past five years. Those women who ate fermented milk products, such as yogurt and certain types of cheeses, three or more times a week had a 79 percent lower incidence of UTI than those who ate such foods once a week or less. Authors speculate that the probiotics found in foods like yogurt and some cheeses may inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and therefore protect against urinary tract infections.

I would be cautious with plain milk but products containing milk seem to do well for UTIs.




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