UTI is an infection in any part of the urinary tract. UTI is the second most common type of infection in the body. Women are four times more likely to get UTI than men. If you suffer from UTI, you are not alone. UTI is common especially in women, and most women experience recurrent bouts of infection.

As long as it is treated promptly and properly, UTI isn’t a serious health threat. However, the painful feeling of passing shards of glass to the frequent toilet trips can affect your quality of life.

UTI develops when part of our urinary system is infected by bacteria. About 80% to 90% of UTI are caused by a type of bacteria called E. coli. These bacteria normally live in our intestines and are harmless, but they sometimes get into the urinary tract. Scientist has discovered that E. coli adhesion in our urinary tract is the first step in the formation of a UTI.

The acidic urine produced by bacterial infection may irritate your inflamed urethra, thus causing a burning sensation during urination – which can be painful and uncomfortable.

Millions of women suffer vaginal yeast infections every year. Yeast infection is caused by candida albicans which is usually present in our GI tract. Maintaining the correct pH in your gut is one of the most important things you can do to reduce yeast overgrowth.

The acidic environment in your stomach and intestines is hugely important – it’s your first line of defense against pathogens that enter your digestive system. The candida yeast likes an alkaline environment, which is often brought about by a course of antibiotics which killed the acid-producing good bacteria in your stomach.

Not really. There is an active ingredient in cranberries that can prevent adherence of bacteria to the bladder wall, particularly E. coli which results in UTI. But most of the studies have shown that cranberry juice alone don’t have enough of this active ingredient, A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs), to prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract.

Studies have shown that taking 48 mg of PACs daily together with probiotics reduces recurrence of UTI by inhibiting bacteria growth.

Scientific research has found multi-strains working together show greater efficacy than single strain. These strains are clinically proven to repopulate the urinary tract and hence help to keep urinary tract infections at bay. The synergistic effect of combining Cran-Max® with specially selected probiotic strains blocks the pathogenic effects of many common UTI causing bacteria.

The ability of probiotic interventions in the management of UTIs has long been considered and is now supported by increasing clinical evidence for a growing number of specific strains. There is a close correlation between the loss of the normal genital microbiota, particularly Lactobacillus species, and an increased incidence of UTIs, therefore suggesting that repletion may be beneficial.

It maintains the balance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms found in our digestive tract. It is essential for a healthy functioning digestive system.

Yeast infections happen when there’s an overgrowth of fungus called Candida. There are many different strains of Candida, but Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginal yeast infections. Candida is part of our normal microbiota, but sometimes it grows a little too much. This disrupts your usual microbiota balance, causing a yeast infection.

Taking multi-strains of Lactobacillus quickly re-populates your intestines with good bacteria and produces lactic and acetic acids which helps to rebalance the pH in your intestine and restore the acidity that is needed to curb the yeast overgrowth.

Combination of multi-strains probiotics can regulate the intestinal and vaginal microecological balance: