It is a natural supplement that aims to help and prevent bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs), reducing the need for antibiotics.

Ryan knew that to solve the problem she would have to take matters into her own hands. With her then-partner, and now husband, Spencer Gordon, the two of them founded Uqora, a direct-to-consumer brand that produces proactive urinary tract health products and UTI relief products using science-backed ingredients.

Promote includes three specific strains of bacteria, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus Reuteri, which live naturally in a healthy vagina. Promote helps maintain this healthy vaginal bacteria, which is a key component of urinary tract health.

Type of treatment: probiotic Maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria helps prevent yeast infections. The Uqora vaginal probiotic supplement is specifically designed to maintain the good bacteria in your vagina. Directions say to take one pill daily.

Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate and Magnesium Ascorbate), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCI), Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate), Magnesium (as Magnesium Ascorbate and Magnesium Citrate), Potassium (as Potassium Citrate and Potassium Bicarbonate), D-Mannose.

People can try drinking cranberry juice, taking vitamin C supplements, or trying probiotics to prevent and reduce the reoccurrence of UTIs. People should be aware that they may still have a UTI even if their symptoms go away. A person should speak with a doctor about the best UTI treatment for them.

Jenna Ryan discusses her experience of having eight UTIs in a year and how it inspired her to start Uqora with Spencer Gordon.

Uqora was created by a chronic UTI sufferer (Jenna Ryan) and her biochemist husband (Spencer Gordon) who were both fed up with the tiring cycle of UTIs. Desperate to get ahead of the problem, Jenna was told repeatedly that there was little she could do. This experience inspired Jenna and Spencer to start Uqora.

D-mannose The main ingredient in Uqora products is D-mannose, a sugar that works by binding with the bacteria that can cause UTIs and helping them get swept out with urine.

Urinary tract infections The probiotic strains; Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1®, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®12 and Lactobacillus crispatus13 have been reported to support a healthy urinary microbiome in those who experience recurrent UTIs. Could probiotics help cystitis?

Do not use: If you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) ( UTI Infection Control only) If you have Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency unless approved by your doctor ( UTI Pain Relief only)

According to Uqora, there are no known side effects, including kidney damage, for the ingredients at their manufactured doses. Be extremely wary to read labels and take proper amounts, as d-mannose can damage the kidneys when over-ingested, according to Seltzer.

Cranberry juice is one of the most well-established natural treatments for UTIs. People also use it to clear other infections and speed wound recovery. 2020 research into the effectiveness of cranberries for UTIs has found it to be effective.

When you have a UTI, drink plenty of fluids like water, electrolyte drinks, and cranberry juice to stay hydrated. But try to avoid drinking caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and energy drinks because they can make your UTI symptoms worse. It's also a good idea to skip alcohol while you're sick.

Uqora was acquired by Pharmavite on Jul 8, 2021 .

As a dietary supplement, Uqora products fall into a regulatory gray area. So while the product is not technically approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the FDA does classify the supplement's ingredients as GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe.”