U-Tract X-tra Caps by Progressive Labs contain pure D-mannose powder along with Swedish flower pollen extract and these synergistic herbs:
- Cernitin 63 Swedish Flower Pollen Extract works on smooth muscle tissue lining in the bladder and urethra to allow for more complete elimination of urine.
- Cravatin, an extract of the herb Crataeva nurvulva, provides nutritional support for cases of chronic urinary tract infections, prevention of urinary stone formation and as a nutritional adjunct to treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
- White Willow Bark (Salix alba) provides pain-relieving salicin, an anti-inflammatory agent that is converted by the liver to acetyl-salicylic acid (natural aspirin). Historically, it has also been used as an astringent and antiseptic for urinary tract infections.
Ingredients:
Four capsules contain
D-Mannose - 2000 mg
Cratavin Standardized Extract (Crataeva nurvula) (bark) - 40 mg
White Willow Bark Standardized Extract (Salix alba) - 60 mg
Salicin (from white willow bark extract) - 9 mg
Swedish Pollen Extract (Cernitin 63) - 20 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, magnesium stearate
Read Customer questions and answers about Urinary Tract Infection in our FAQ.
Bladder Infections
Because of the proximity of the urethra to the fecal contaminants and the relatively short length of the female urethra, bladder and kidney infections (UTI's) are much more common in women than men.
Symptoms of bladder infection generally include:
An urgent need to urinate.
Painful or burning urination.
Urination is typically frequent and even after the bladder has been emptied, there may be a desire to urinate again.
Urine may appear cloudy and often has a strong unpleasant odor.
Clear urine with no yellow color can also be an indication of bladder infection.
There may be blood in the urine.
Abdominal pain.
The presence of chills, fever and low back pain can indicate kidney involvement.
General recommendations for bladder health include:
Drink plenty of fluids, particularly purified water and pure, unsweetened cranberry juice.
High fluid intake promotes a strong urine flow needed to wash bacteria out of the urinary tract.
Support the immune system and avoid refined sugar products that can supress the immune system.
Do not delay emptying the bladder and make sure the bladder is emptied completely. Keep genital and anal areas clean and dry. (Women should wipe from front to back after emptying the bladder or bowels.)Urinate and cleanse the genital area before and after intercourse.
For active bladder infections caused by E.coli, U-Tract Mannose powder or U-Tract X-Tra caps with Swedish pollen extract and synergistic herbs is recommended. UTI's caused by bacteria other than E.coli will require appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Cranberry Juice
Many health authorities recommend cranberry juice for patients who suffer from recurrent bladder infections, a treatment that has been used with some success. In one successful trial, beneficial effects were seen in 73% of the subjects who drank 16 ounces of cranberry juice daily (straight cranberry juice...not the diluted and sweetened cranberry drinks).
Personal for Men
While recurrent bladder infections or UTI's are most common in women, men may occasionally be affected. Infection may occur due to mechanical trauma, irritation or structural abnormalities (including prostate enlargement) which block the free flow of urine.
Nearly 60% of men between the ages of 40 and 59 years have an enlarged prostate gland, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which causes symptoms of bladder obstruction-urinary urgency, more frequent need to urinate, need to urinate at night, hesitancy, intermittent flow, reduced volume and force of the urine stream. Volume and force are important for washing away bacteria. If you are experiencing these symptoms, use U-Tract X-Tra caps.
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