Bladder Supplements

About Bladder Supplements

The signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection include a burning upon urination, an intense urge to urinate (even when nothing comes out), pain in the lower back or abdomen, fever and fatigue. There are a range of supplements, dietary approaches and lifestyle measures that may be taken to encourage the infection pass. If the infection is serious, be sure to consult with your healthcare professional.

Cystitis, or urinary tract infections, are typically caused by bacterial infection. As with any infection, host resistance is an important determinant of whether you successfully defeat the infection without issue or if you do become unwell, the degree of illness. Illness due to infection requires both exposure to an infectious agent and lowered immune resiliance. For instance, somone who eats quality organic food, manages their stress levels, supplements appropriately, gets enough sleep and exercises regularly, will most certainly have a more robust immune response than someone who consumes processed food regularly, sleeps poorly and is sedentary.

Many supplements are available to help reduce the frequency and severity of urinary tract infections. Cranberry is one of the most popular complementary supplements taken to combat this type of infection. The Journal of Nutrition published a meta-analysis on December 2017 on urinary tract infection risk in women. This paper indicated that cranberry supplementation reduced the risk for infection recurrence. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition reported in 2009 that cranberrys contain flavonoid phytochemicals, including anthocyanins, flavonols and proanthocyanidins, making them a nutritious food source.

Particular supplements may assist with overall immune competence when the diet is lacking, such as Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Selenium. Quality food sources of these are pepitas, red capsicum, carrots and brazil nuts, respectively. Supplementation can be a convenient and effective way to rapidly boost your intake of these nutrients, while you adjust your diet. Managing stress levels and sleep helps to keep cortisol levels balanced, as chronic elevations may impair the immune system. Though cortisol is an important hormone for promoting a healthy response to stress, too much for too long can suppress the immune system.