Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Herbal Extracts Plus is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Purpose of Formulation:
The herbal supplements in Urinary Tract Support nourish the urinary tract, promote the flow of urine, destroy bacteria that cause infection, flush toxins from the system, support the functions of all urinary tract organs and generally improve overall urinary tract health.

Ingredients:
A mixture of 70% Cranberry (5-7% Total Acids) and 30% Uva Ursi 4:1

The common Cranberry is one of Nature's best weapons against cystitis and urinary tract infections. It is a diuretic and urinary antiseptic that helps prevent the spread of bacterial infection in the urinary tract. In the early 1920s, American scientists discovered that Cranberry increased the urine's acid content, and because bacteria cannot survive in an acidic environment, the researchers speculated that this was the reason Cranberry was effective against urinary tract infections, which are commonly caused by bacteria known as Escherichia coli.   Interestingly, however, recent laboratory studies (conducted in the mid-1990s) revealed that Cranberry's effectiveness is not due to its ability to acidify the urine as originally thought, but to its ability to prevent E. coli   from adhering to the cells lining the wall of the bladder.  Without adhering to the bladder, E. coli  cannot flourish, and test tube studies also suggest that Cranberry may inhibit the adherence of other species of organisms that cause urinary tract infections as well, such as Proteus, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Pseudomonas.  In fact, Cranberry prevents bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder, thus flushing the potential troublemakers out of the body before they do damage.  Moreover, while Cranberry is known for killing the bacteria that cause kidney and bladder infections, it is also helpful in dissolving kidney stones and gallstones. (Click here for more information on Cranberry)

Uva Ursi has been used for centuries as a mild (but effective) diuretic with powerful antiseptic qualities that help to remedy the full range of urinary tract infections, such as prostatitis, cystitis, urethritis, vaginitis and infection of the uterus, bladder and kidneys.  The arbutin content is a strong astringent and antiseptic that has a curative effect on disorders of the bladder, kidneys, spleen, liver, pancreas and small intestine, and is also a tonic that strengthens and imparts tone to the urinary mucous membrane.  The herb's ability to promote excretion of fluids helps to eliminate wastes and toxins and the accumulation of uric acid in the blood to relieve gout, arthritis and kidney stones.  It is also very popular in herbal and alternative medicine as a great way to eliminate excess water weight. (Click here for more information on Uva Ursi)

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
This product is not recommended if you are pregnant. Excessive use (many times the recommended dosage) may be irritating to the stomach mucosa.  As per the German Commission E, use of products containing Uva Ursi should be limited to no more than fourteen (14) days at a time, and overall use of this herb should be limited to no more than five (5) treatment cycles each year.

Capsule Size:
We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" capsules for all of our encapsulated products. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs of powdered herb material.