Infusions are allies to improve sleeping conditions depending on the ingredients. One of them is cranberries, which help prevent urinary tract infections that cause sleep interruption at night.
Herbs are functional foods that can improve certain health conditions, in the case of blueberries, although it does not replace antibiotics in a severe acute case, it can be the daily preventive shield that drastically reduces the need for these medications.
To take advantage of the benefits of blueberries, they can be incorporated into a simple nighttime routine, as they activate the mechanism of action of Proanthocyanidins (PACs). An infusion of cranberries can prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract.
This “anti-adhesive” property is key to preventing bacterial resistance, a growing problem worldwide.
How do cranberries help prevent infections?
The use of cranberry to treat urinary infections is part of a modern and biologically sophisticated solution for a health problem such as recurrent cystitis, reveals a investigation the ArkoPharma.
Scientific evidence observed the disappearance of infectious symptoms in women with recurrent UTIs over two years, which is why cranberry is considered a long-term maintenance therapy for high-risk populations.
Blueberry infusion recipe
Blueberry infusion is very simple to prepare and is ideal to drink before bed, taking advantage of the preventive effect of blueberry. Which could reduce the risk of infections.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 cup of water or 250 ml).
Optional
A pinch of cinnamon or lemon juice
Sweetener to taste
Preparation Mode
1.- In a small pot, add the cup of water and cook until it reaches the boiling point.
2.- Place the tablespoon of dried cranberries (and optional cinnamon) in a heat-resistant cup.
3.- Pour the boiling water over the blueberries in the cup.
4.- Cover the cup with a plate or lid to prevent vapors from escaping and let the infusion rest for 10 minutes. This time allows the beneficial compounds (PACs) to be released.
5.- Strain the infusion, serve and sweeten if you like.
It is recommended to drink warm before going to bed.
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