How Might Cranberry Juice Reduce the Incidence of Bladder Infections

question 45

Multiple Choice

How might cranberry juice reduce the incidence of bladder infections?

• A) cranberry juice contains PAC (A-type procyanodinins) which are antibacterial
• B) cranberry juice is basic and thus discourages bacterial growth
• C) PAC interferes with bacterial fimbriae attachment to the bladder mucosa
• D) none of the above

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