Cranberries are effective against urinary tract infections because ________

A) the fructose in them prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall
B) they increase the acidity of the urine
C) they suppress the growth of bacteria because bacteria prefer an alkaline environment
D) all of the above


Answer: D

A) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.

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