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Urovex Butterbur Extract supports healthy bladder function. This patented, standardized extract contains the biologically active components petasin and isopetasin and is specially processed to remove undesirable pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Urovex Butterbur Extract may also be used for other traditional applications, such as migraines.

Urinary Tract Cleanser. D-Mannose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in some plants, including cranberries. Although small amounts of D-Mannose are metabolized by the human body, much of it is rapidly excreted in the urine. In the bladder, D-Mannose can adhere to bacterial lectins, preventing them from sticking to the lining of the bladder. Bacteria can then be flushed away during urination, thereby precluding the formation of colonies within the urinary tract. Because insubstantial amounts of D-Mannose are used by the body, it does not interfere with blood sugar regulation.D-Mannose* is a simple sugar that cures more than 90% of all urinary tract infections (most urinary tract infections are caused by E-Coli and D-Mannose is most effective on E-Coli) and, best of all, it does this without killing a single bacteria. Nearly 15 years of clinical experience has shown that D-Mannose is just as effective as antibiotics are at curing urinary tract infections. Seems to good to be true, right? An all natural simple sugar that's completely safe, highly effective, inexpensive, and available without a prescription.HOW IT WORKSThe answer is found in the interaction between D-Mannose and the bacterium found in over 90% of all bladder infections, Escherichia coli ("E. coli"). (No, not the infamous E.coli mutants associated with unsanitary food processing that has hospitalized and killed people. It's the normal E.coli found as part of the "normal microflora" in every intestinal tract. But even normal E.coli do not belong in the bladder and urinary tract. In these areas they multiply and become an undesirable infection.Why doesn't the normal flow of urine from the kidneys through the urethras into the bladder and thence beyond simply carry the E.coli right along with it? What allows the E.coli to "stick" to the inner walls of the bladder and even work their way upward (like Spiderman) in some cases reaching as far as the kidneys?The "cell walls" of each E.coli are covered with tiny fingerlike projections. The very tips of these projections are an amino acid-sugar complex, a "glycoprotein" also called a "lectin". E.coli "lectins" have the unfortunate capability of enabling the bacteria to "stick" to the inside walls of our bladders and urinary tracts, so they can't be rinsed out by urination.Fortunately, D-Mannose "sticks" to E.coli lectins even better than E.coli lectin "sticks" to human cells. When we take a large quantity of D-Mannose, almost all of it spills into the urine through our kidneys, literally "coating" any E.coli present so they can no longer "stick" to the inside walls of the bladder and urinary tract. The E.coli are literally rinsed away with normal urination!

Continence by Solaray is an all natural dietary supplement is specially formulated with guaranteed potency Butterbur,a root extract.Butterbur has been used in Germany for many years to control incontinence.Continence contains supportive blend of herbs, Flowtrol,which has been developed and researched by medical and nutritional reserachers to control incontinece. Continence is the perfect natural option for supporting bladder strength. Continence is not just a pill,but a plan to fight incontinence and help your self-confidence and quality of life!

KS Defense formula contains a blend of herbs intended to provide nutritive support for normal, healthy kidney function.

Cranberries have long been recognized as being wholesome and nutritious. These tiny red berries are rich in vitamin C and natural fruit acids. They naturally tend to increase urine acidity and decrease urine odor. Each soft gel provides a concentrate of cranberry with the nutritive value of one once of cranberry juice cocktail, without the added sweeteners. It has just one-third the calories of cranberry cocktail. The cranberry juice is cold pressed from fresh ripe cranberries, concentrated by the removal of water, and encapsulated to preserve the freshness of the juice.

Super CranActin® combines the leading cranberry dietary supplement sold in health food stores with an array of herbs and vitamins designed to enhance the formula. What makes CranActin® AF extract unique is that it is the first commercial cranberry supplement to be tested for and guaranteed to contain cranberry's bacterial antiadherence activity. The CranActin® AF extract supplement is supported by pharmaco-kinetic and clinical research.

Asparagus Extract by Enzymatic Therapy is a potent detoxifier that nutritionally supports urinary tract function. It is standardized to contain 4 to 8% asparagosides.

Schiff Natural Cranberry Concentrate contains one gram of cranberry powder, which is eight times more concentrated than whole cranberries. And unlike typical cranberry juice drinks, which can have large amounts of fructose and added sugar, Schiff Natural Cranberry Concentrate does not add sugars. Cranberries help support a healthy urinary tract.* The compounds in cranberries (bioflavanoids, organic acids, carotenoids, and fiber) coat and protect the urinary tract.* Hippuric acid is formed by the body from other comonents of cranberries.

Nutritional support factors for the kidneys and bladder.Provides the essential nutrients to insure proper kidney functionHelps to maintain proper calcium processing/filtering in the kidneysContains vitamin D and B-6 with celery seed and gravel rootSupports elimination of waste through the kidneys, the final elimination site of metabolic waste and toxins, with proper function allows stored up toxins and residue of prescription medications to be eliminated properly. Contains Vitamin D and B-6, with the herbs celery seed and gravel root, for proper kidney function and to support normal elimination of toxins in kidneys.

Concentrated cranberry juice, beneficial herbs and vitamin C. Recent studies have proven that cranberry juice can contribute to urinary tract health. Cranberry Plus contains a highly concentrated extract of cranberry juice. With Cranberry Plus you get all the benefits of the cranberry without the added calories or refined sweeteners.

Kidney Care is an all-natural diuretic containing homeopathic remedies, herbs, enzymes, and vitamin C to help relieve bloating, and promote kidney and urinary tract health.

CranExtra by Enzymatic Therapy combines concentrated, standardized extracts of the common cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and the upland cranberry (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) with vitamin C.One capsule of CranExtra provides the nutritional value of one 8-oz. glass of cranberry juice cocktail, without the added sugar. Researchers are exploring the connection between the organic acids in cranberries and bladder function.