What are the best drinks to cleanse the kidneys? Cranberry juice Cranberry juice contains antioxidants. These are ingredients that help decrease inflammation in the body. And the ones in cranberry juice may also help decrease the chances of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI). Researchers believe this is because it prevents bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract. Many times, UTIs won’t affect the kidneys. But sometimes the infection can travel up the urinary tract and into the kidneys. This is a condition called pyelonephritis. Scientists think cranberry juice can help prevent pyelonephritis by interfering with bacteria sticking to the kidney walls, too. Cranberry juice that’s unsweetened or low in sugar are the best options. Too much sugar can increase blood sugar and blood pressure, both of which can be harmful to your kidneys. It’s also important to note that cranberry juice may affect someone’s risk for kidney stones. One small study showed that it increased the ri
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