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Celebrating Decades of Relief with ellura®
For more than 20 years, ellura has supported women in maintaining urinary tract health. That means freedom from any discomfort in everyday activities — all thanks to a urologist-supported cranberry supplement trusted by women around the world!
What Causes UTIs?
UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract attach and multiply, causing pain and burning sensation during urination, frequent urges, and bladder pressure(15).
- Presence of E. coli bacteria(15)
- Bacteria transfer occurring from sexual activity(15,1,2)
- Hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy(15)
- Spermicides, diaphragms, and cervical caps(15)
- Holding in urine(15)
- Weakened immune system(15)
- Catheter use or urinary tract conditions(11,16, 2))
ellura can help you keep your urinary tract clean!
A Clean Urinary Tract Starts with ellura®
While antibiotics are essential to treating UTIs, taking them regularly may contribute to bacterial resistance over time(5), making them less effective when you need them most. ellura offers a natural antibiotic-free option to support urinary tract health*.(1,17)
Take ellura Daily
One capsule helps reduce the ability of certain bacteria to adhere to the urinary tract*
Stay Hydrated
Drink water to wash out bacteria
Urinate After Sex
Helps wash out bacteria
Wipe Front to Back
Prevents bacterial transfer
Don’t Hold Urine
Empty your bladder regularly
Wear Cotton Underwear
Keeps skin dry and yeast away
Avoid Irritants
Skip scented soaps, douches and lubricants
Check Birth Control
Some methods increase UTI risk
Boost Immunity
Eat well, rest and manage stress
The Science Behind ellura
ellura is the result of over 20 years of scientific research, setting the highest standard in urinary tract health*. Backed by 17 clinical and scientific studies and 22 international herbal medicine approvals**, ellura delivers 36 mg of bioactive, soluble PACs — shown to help reduce the ability of certain bacteria to adhere to the urinary tract, the first step in UTI development.
Take Control with ellura
You’re one step away from taking control of your urinary health. With 36 mg of soluble, bioactive PACs in every capsule, ellura supports urinary tract health* by helping reduce the ability of certain bacteria to stick to the urinary tract and bladder. Shop ellura now and feel the difference.
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- Williams G, Hahn D, Stephens JH, Craig JC, Hodson EM. (2023). Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001321.
- Howell, A. B., Botto H, Combescure C, Blanc-Potard AB, Gausa L, Matsumoto T, Tenke P, Sotto A, Lavigne JP. (2010). Dosage effect on uropathogenic Escherichia coli anti-adhesion activity in urine following consumption of cranberry powder standardized for proanthocyanidin content: A multicentric randomized double blind study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 10, 94.
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- World Health Organization -Antibiotic resistance 21 November 2023: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance (website)
- Howell, A. B., Dreyfus, J. F., & Chughtai, B. (2022). Differences in urinary bacterial anti-adhesion activity after intake of cranberry dietary supplements with soluble versus insoluble proanthocyanidins. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 19(5), 621–639.
- Chughtai, B., Thomas, D., & Howell, A. (2016). Variability of commercial cranberry dietary supplements for the prevention of uropathogenic bacterial adhesion. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 215(1), 122–123.
- Cranberry Fruit Juice Dry Extract. (2023). United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF).
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- Botto, H., & Neuzillet, Y. (2010). Effectiveness of a cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) preparation in reducing asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with an ileal enterocystoplasty. Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, 44(3), 165–168.
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- Thomas, D., et al. (2017). Does cranberry have a role in catheter-associated urinary tract infections? Canadian Urological Association Journal, 11(11), E421–E424.
- Howell, A. B., Vorsa, N., Der Marderosian, A., & Foo, L. Y. (1998). Inhibition of the adherence of P-fimbriated Escherichia coli to uroepithelial-cell surfaces by proanthocyanidin extracts from cranberries. The New England Journal of Medicine, 339(15), 1085–1086.
