CystoProtek This is a combination of: glucosamine sulfate, sodium hyaluronate and chondroitin sulfate, quercetin, & rutin. It is designed to decrease bladder wall inflammation and help with bladder surface mucosal and glycosaminoglycans (GAG) dysfunction. IC users report it can take several months for it to fully start working. There have been some positive research findings…
IC supplements & herbs
urinary antiseptics & UTI prevention
Uva Ursi Uva ursi has a long history of being used as a remedy for urinary tract infections. Interestingly, before the invention of sulfa drugs and antibiotics, uva ursi was a common treatment for bladder infections. Uva ursi’s ability to fight off urinary tract infections is due to its ability to produce certain chemicals, including…
bladder lining protectors for IC
Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant helpful in healing a long list of health problems. It’s a naturally occurring polysaccharide that acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, soothing skin and mucous membranes, both internally and externally. What is interesting is that Elmiron (which is the most common drug prescribed for interstitial cystitis), is actually…