What Is the Best Natural Supplement for Bladder Control?

Evidence-Based Solutions for Urinary Health and UTI Prevention

With each passing year, our bodies evolve.
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The vibrant energy of youth may give way to some natural challenges, especially with your bladder and ‘down there’ tissues.  
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As estrogen and collagen weaken, the once resilient tissues become more susceptible to infections.
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Add to that the declining pelvic strength, and it’s no wonder the bladder begins to act up, leading to those all-too-familiar leaks and urgent restroom dashes.
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Enter the UTI – the unsolicited guest almost every woman encounters. Surprisingly, UTIs aren’t reserved for the golden years.
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In fact, a staggering 50-60% of women will experience a UTI during adulthood, with its frequency only intensifying post-65. (1) Ready to take control?
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Leaking, frequent bathroom breaks, pain when you urinate. These are the all-too-familiar feelings of a bladder and urinary tract that aren’t feeling their best. But sometimes, the symptoms are more subtle.
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So what can you do when you feel those tell-tale signs creeping up on you? And what can you do to stop UTIs from showing up in the first place?
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Let’s take a look at urinary tract health and how to keep yours in the best shape possible.

A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria invade your urinary tract. The most common bacteria that cause UTIs are Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. (2)
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In the beginning stages of a UTI, the lower urinary tract is affected. The lower urinary tract includes the urethra and the bladder. This is why UTI is sometimes referred to as a bladder infection. To get technical, a bladder infection is a type of UTI — even though a lot of times, these two are used interchangeably.
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When a UTI becomes more severe, it can compromise your entire urinary tract, including your kidneys. So it’s important to take these infections seriously…or if possible, put a stop to them before they start with preventive measures.

UTIs can be tricky since they often start off with just a sense of urgency when you need to pee or maybe a little difficulty going to the bathroom. You may try to urinate, but only a few drops come out. And then you’re running right back to the toilet when you walk out of the bathroom.

Often, we dismiss these symptoms as a minor annoyance and go about with our day.

And that’s when the more serious symptoms of UTI start. We’re talking about fever, pain in the pelvis or back, and a burning sensation when urinating. This is when things really start to get bothersome. It’s important to note that if you get to this point — you should go to a doctor immediately for treatment.

It’s also important to note that sometimes, testing to identify UTIs isn’t entirely accurate. It’s estimated that 20% of the time, cultures miss UTIs and women get misdiagnosed because of it. (3) If this happens to you, be sure to keep this statistic in mind…and be sure to put an emphasis on bladder infection prevention.