If you suffer from frequent urinary tract infections, you know how annoying and painful they can be. The good news is that diet can play an important role in your well-being and help prevent the recurrence of these infections.2
What is anti-inflammatory nutrition?
An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on consuming foods that help reduce inflammation in the body. This not only improves your general health, but can also help your urinary system to be more protected against infections. Some basic principles include:
- Prioritize fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, such as cranberries, citrus fruits, spinach, or broccoli.1
- Include healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts.2
- Avoid ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, and excess red meat, which can promote inflammation.3
- Maintain adequate hydration, key to "flushing" the bladder and reducing bacterial proliferation.4
In addition to an anti-inflammatory diet, some products can help you maintain your urinary health and reduce recurrent episodes:
- Utipro® Plus AF: Perfect for preventing urinary tract infections, especially in women, as it acts effectively at the source, creating a protective layer in the intestine that reduces bacterial growth and subsequent migration to the bladder.
- Citrafitina®: Contributes to urinary well-being, relieving symptoms such as pain, burning, and urinary urgency. In addition, it enhances the effect of some antibiotics commonly indicated for male urinary tract infections.
- Metiofitina®: Enhances the effect of antibiotics in patients with acute episodes of urinary tract infections, such as cystitis.
Combining a balanced diet with these products can be an effective strategy to feel better day by day and reduce the frequency of infections.
Taking care of your diet not only improves your general well-being but can also be your best ally against frequent urinary tract infections. An anti-inflammatory diet, along with specific products such as Utipro® Plus AF, Citrafitina®, and Metiofitina®, can help you reduce discomfort and protect your urinary health in the best way.
References
*1 Jideani, A., Silungwe, H., Takalani, T., Omolola, A., Udeh, H., & Anyasi, T. (2021). Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health. International Journal of Food Properties, 24, 41 - 67. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2020.1866597.
*2 Marcelino, G., Hiane, P., Freitas, K., Santana, L., Pott, A., Donadon, J., & Guimarães, R. (2019). Effects of Olive Oil and Its Minor Components on Cardiovascular Diseases, Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota. Nutrients, 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11081826.
*3 Narula, N., Wong, E., Dehghan, M., Mente, A., Rangarajan, S., Lanas, F., López-Jaramillo, P., Rohatgi, P., Lakshmi, P., Varma, R., Orlandini, A., Avezum, Á., Wielgosz, A., Poirier, P., Almadi, M., Altuntas, Y., Ng, K., Chifamba, J., Yeates, K., Puoane, T., Khatib, R., Yusuf, R., Boström, K., Zatońska, K., Iqbal, R., Weida, L., Yibing, Z., Sidong, L., Dans, A., Yusufali, A., Mohammadifard, N., Marshall, J., Moayyedi, P., Reinisch, W., & Yusuf, S. (2021). Association of ultra-processed food intake with risk of inflammatory bowel disease: prospective cohort study. The BMJ, 374. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1554.
*4 Beetz, R. (2003). Mild dehydration: a risk factor of urinary tract infection?. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 57, S52-S58. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601902.
