Deciphering the Complex Relationships Between Potential Renal Acid Load, Carbohydrate Intake, and Urine pH in Postmenopausal Women With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Juliann M. Chavez, Alana L. Christie, Philippe E. Zimmern, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Futures, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Biostatistics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Urology

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on May 22, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Introduction: An acidic urine pH may be protective against urinary tract infections (UTI) by inhibiting bacterial growth. We investigated whether dietary acid load (DAL) and macronutrient intake are associated with changes in urine pH in postmenopausal (...