The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee20 Marras 2025

New Study: Chicken Causes 1 in 5 UTIs — Dr. Neal Barnard Explains Hidden Risk

Can the chicken on your plate be causing urinary tract infections? New research says yes — and the findings may shock you.

In this must-watch episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard to break down a landmark study revealing that poultry—especially chicken—is responsible for approximately 1 in 5 UTIs in the United States.

Dr. Barnard explains:

- How E. coli from poultry contaminates meat

- Why cooking isn't enough to eliminate risk

- How cross-contamination happens in home kitchens

- Why infection rates spike in certain communities

- What a plant-based diet does to dramatically reduce UTI risk

- Foods like cranberries and blueberries that help prevent infections naturally

They also dive into Thanksgiving food myths, the realities of poultry production, antibiotic resistance, and how simple dietary changes can protect your health.

If you've ever struggled with UTIs—or you simply want to understand how diet affects your risk—this episode is essential viewing.

Read the full study: https://bit.ly/UTISourceStudy

🥗 Free Vegan Thanksgiving e-cookbook: https://bit.ly/VeganThanksgivingBook

This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org

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