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Celebrating Decades of Trust with ellura®

For more than 20 years, ellura has supported women in maintaining urinary tract health. This translates into consistent urinary tract comfort throughout daily life recommended by urologists and trusted by women around the world.

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What Causes UTIs?

UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, attach, and multiply, which can lead to common UTI symptoms such as pain or burning during urination, frequent urges, and bladder pressure(15). Understanding how UTIs start can help you better support your urinary tract health.

These are some of the most common reasons UTIs develop:

  • Presence of E. coli bacteria(15)
  • Bacterial transfer associated with sexual activity(15,1,2)
  • Hormonal changes during menopause or pregnancy(15)
  • Use of spermicides, diaphragms, or cervical caps(15)
  • Frequently delaying urination(15)
  • Weakened immune system(15)
  • A weakened immune system(11,16, 2)
  • Catheter use or certain urinary tract conditions(11,16, 2)

ellura provides clinically backed urinary tract support with its 36 mg of soluble, bioactive A-type PACs. It is designed to help maintain urinary tract function as part of your daily routine, and trusted by healthcare providers and women around the world.

Urinary Tract Support Starts with ellura®

Antibiotics are used to treat UTIs when prescribed by a healthcare provider. Ongoing urinary tract care is also important for overall health. ellura provides a clinically backed, antibiotic-free way to help maintain urinary tract function as part of your daily routine(1,17)*.

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Take ellura Daily

One capsule helps reduce the ability of certain bacteria to adhere to the urinary tract*

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Stay Hydrated

Drink water to wash out bacteria

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Urinate After Sex

Helps wash out bacteria

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Wipe Front to Back

Prevents bacterial transfer

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Don’t Hold Urine

Empty your bladder regularly

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Wear Cotton Underwear

Keeps skin dry and yeast away

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Avoid Irritants

Skip scented soaps, douches and lubricants

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Check Birth Control

Some methods increase UTI risk

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Boost Immunity

Eat well, rest and manage stress


How to take ellura

Take one ellura capsule daily with water at the same time each day. During times when additional urinary tract support is desired (e.g., travel, stress), take two capsules as needed, then return to one capsule daily. While ellura is not intended to treat or cure urinary tract infections, it is clinically backed to support urinary tract health*. Always follow your healthcare professional’s recommendation.

The Science Behind ellura

ellura is the result of over 20 years of scientific research, setting the highest standard in urinary tract support*. Backed by 17 clinical and scientific studies and supported by international herbal-medicine approvals in 22 countries**, ellura delivers 36 mg of soluble, bioactive A-type PACs, clinically backed for their role in supporting urinary tract function*.

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Advanced Support Starts with ellura

You’re one step away from elevating your urinary tract care. Each ellura capsule delivers 36 mg of soluble, bioactive A-type PACs to help maintain healthy urinary tract function* day after day. Shop ellura and discover what sets ellura apart.

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  2. 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.
  3. 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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  11. 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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  15. Storme, O., Tirán Saucedo, J., Garcia-Mora, A., Dehesa-Dávila, M., & Naber, K. G. (2019). Risk factors and predisposing conditions for urinary tract infection. Therapeutic Advances in Urology, 11, 1756287218814382.
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  17. 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.