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Celebrating Decades of Relief with ellura®
For more than 20 years, ellura has helped women find a solution to recurrent UTIs. That means freedom from pain and discomfort in everyday activities—all thanks to a urologist backed cranberry supplement changing the game for women around the world!
What Causes UTIs?
UTIs occur when bacteria enters the urinary tract and multiplies, caising pain and burning during urination, frequent urges, and bladder pressure (2).
- Presence of E. coli Bacteria
- Bacteria transfer occurring from sexual activity
- Hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy
- Spermicides, Diaphragms and Cervical Caps
- Holding in urine
- Weakened immune system
- Catheter use or urinary tract conditions
ellura can help you to stay UTI-free!
Preventing UTIs Starts with ellura®
While antibiotics are essential to treating UTIs, relying on them daily for prevention can lead to bacterial resistance, making them less effective when you need them most. That’s why ellura offers a natural, antibiotic-free solution to help prevent recurrent UTIs
Take ellura Daily
One capsule prevents bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract
Stay Hydrated
Drink water to flush out bacteria
Urinate After Sex
Helps remove 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 studies and 22 global regulatory approvals as a herbal medicine, ellura delivers 36 mg of bioactive, soluble PACs—proven to prevent bacterial adhesion 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 36mg of bioactive PACs in every capsule, ellura helps keep recurrent UTIs at bay by preventing bacteria from sticking to your urinary tract and bladder. Shop ellura now and feel the difference.
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