Urinary-Pro includes four plant extracts to support healthy urinary function.* A unique combination of extracts from bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), juniper (Juniperus communis), and echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), in addition to berberine, supports antioxidant processes in the urinary tract, supports normal immune function, and maintains healthy urinary mucosa.*Bearberry has the highest natural content of the phenol arbutin (hydroquinone ?-D-glucoside) and has a long history of use in supporting urinary tract health.*1 In one study, women maintained urinary tract health over a one-year period of consuming bearberry.*2 Berberine, well known for its antibacterial properties, has been found to help maintain the integrity of bladder cells and the tissue they form.*3,4,5,6 Berberine has also been shown to help support antioxidant processes, in part by enhancing Nrf-2 activity, a key signaling pathway for antioxidant support.*7Urinary-Pro also provides a 4:1 extract of juniper, which is involved in antioxidant processes, helps support healthy urination, and helps maintain urinary mucosal health.*8,9,10 A 6:1 extract of Echinacea purpurea supports healthy urinary function by supporting both innate and specific immune activity.* Additionally, it has been shown to support urinary mucosal health.*11,12
