Not sure if this really works, but thought I would pass it on...

Early this past week I was in tight quarters with a young child who was very sick w/ a stomach virus. I went online that night and did a search if there is anything you can do to prevent it, kinda like how you can for colds or something. I came across an article from webmd saying that it was possible that cranberry juice may help thwart stomach viruses (they have yet to test on humans). So, I figured, what harm could it do to drink some cranberry juice? So, I drank cranberry juice for 48 hours. I never did get a stomach virus, but not sure if I would have even w/ out the cranberry juice. I figured it is definitely worth a shot if you know people around you are sick...worse that can happen is you get some extra vitamen C and prevent a urinary tract infection.

This may be old news, I never heard of it though. Thought I would pass it along. Here is the article:

Cranberry Juice May Thwart Stomach Viruses

Studies in Humans Are Needed, Says Researcher By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD
on Tuesday, June 07, 2005


June 7, 2005 -- Cranberry juice may help stop stomach viruses, according to preliminary lab tests in animals.

Cranberry juice has long had a reputation for preventing urinary tract infections. These juices have antibiotic properties that may inhibit bacteria within the bladder.

So far it's only been tested against stomach viruses in a lab, using viruses from monkeys and goats. It's not yet known if the beverage would be a remedy for people or which stomach viruses it would target.

Researchers who worked on the study included Patrice Cohen of St. Francis College in New York. They presented their findings in Atlanta at the American Society for Microbiology's 105th General Meeting.

Re: Not sure if this really works, but thought I would pass it on...

great to know. will try to remember when i know i am around a stomach virusy person.