{"id":2288399089723,"title":"BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care 30 caps","handle":"bioceuticals-ultrabiotic-urinary-care-30-caps","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eMulti-Faceted Support for Urinary Tract Health\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care 30 caps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care has been discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eRecommended alternative:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/search?q=Immune+Enhance\" title=\"Metagenics Immune Enhance 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetagenics Ultra Flora Immune Enhance\u003c\/a\u003e available now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/collections\/metagenics-naturopathic-medicines-lock\/products\/metagenics-uroplex-90-tabs?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=950eded16\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Metagenics Uroplex 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetagenics Uroplex\u003c\/a\u003e available now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care promotes the maintenance of urinary tract health. Cranberry may help to reduce the frequency of recurrent cystitis while Lactobacillus plantarum helps to maintain the balance of healthy flora in the urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate is a rich source of antioxidants and adequate vitamin D3 is fundamental to supporting a healthy urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, Pregnancy Friendly, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, Vegetarian Friendly, No added Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDose: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule at night, daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care contains CE15, a highly concentrated cranberry extract standardised to provide 36mg proanthocyanidins per daily dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry and L. plantarum both inhibit the binding of E. coli to the wall of the urogenital tract, reducing the incidence and frequency of recurrent cystitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplantarum may assist in the restoration and maintenance of healthy flora in the urogenital tract, guarding against recurrent cystitis and colonisation of pathogenic bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry may assist in relieving and alleviating urinary odour with incontinence by reducing fermentation of unfriendly bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate is a rich source of the antioxidant ellagic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D stimulates the body’s antimicrobial defence system in the urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified release capsules, to ensure the pomegranate and lactobacilli reach the lower intestinal tract where ellagic acid is metabolised at greater efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach vegetarian capsule contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 billion CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 billion CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal extract standardised equiv. to fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit juice - CE15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. to proanthocyanidins calculated as procyanidin A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal extract equiv. to dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePunica granatum (pomegranate) fruit peel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. to ellagic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColecalciferol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExcipients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcipients: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, Pregnancy Friendly, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, Vegetarian Friendly, No added Yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 25% of women experience recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), with almost 95% being caused by E. coli.[1] UltraBiotic Urinary Care is an evidence-based formula to help reduce the adherance of pathogenic bacteria and promote a healthy urogenital tract. Cranberry contains strong antioxidant proanthocyanidins (PACs) that are active against E. coli, helping to reduce the frequency of recurrent cystitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to a 2012 Cochrane review, cranberry must be standardised to at least 36mg proanthocyanidins daily in divided doses to effectively reduce the adherence of E. coli to the urinary epithelium and reduce the frequency of UTIs.[2] Divided dosing maintains a stronger urinary concentration of PACs over a longer period, enabling the PACs to maintain their ability to reduce the adhesion of E. coli to the urinary epithelium over 24 hours (figure 2b).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactobacilli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL. plantarum competitively inhibits the proliferation of pathogens in the urogenital and intestinal tracts, allowing good bacteria to flourish.[3] Lactobacilli produce lactic acid, creating an acidic environment in the urogenital tract. Through the creation of an acidic environment, along with competitive inhibition at the D-mannose receptor (figure 2b), they may help to deter the adherence of pathogenic bacteria to the urogenital epithelium. Lactobacilli may also assist in the maintenance of healthy vaginal flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactobacillus plantarum and ellagic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL. plantarum works to liberate ellagic acid found in pomegranate by helping to cleave and break the bonds of indigestable ellagitannin complexes with its tannase activity (figure 1).[4] This frees up the antioxidant ellagic acid, helping it to reduce the ability of urinary E. coli to reproduce by impacting on its DNA replication (figure 2d).[5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/BioCeuticals_UltraBiotic_Urinary_Care_Figure_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1587609440\" alt=\"BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care Figure 10% off RRP at HealthMasters BioCeuticals\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 stimulates innate cathelicidin production in the urinary epithelium when exposed to pathogenic bacteria (figure 2c). Cathelicidin is a potent endogenous antimicrobial, used as a first-line defence by the body.[6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pain and irritation persists for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of blood in the urine warrants immediate medical attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals ArmaForce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals Paracea Forte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals  SB Floractiv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic FEMI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReferences\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[1] Howell AB. Bioactive compounds in cranberries and their role in prevention of urinary tract infections. Mol Nutr Food Res 2007;51:732-737.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[2] Jepson RG, Williams G, Craig JC. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database for System Reviews 2012, issue 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[3] Gross G, Snel J, Boekhorst MA, et al. Biodiversity of mannose-specific adhesion in Lactobacillus plantarum revisited: strain-specific domain composition of the mannose-adhesin. Beneficial Microbes 2010;1(1):61-66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[4] Osawa R, Kuroiso K, Goto S, et al. Isolation of tannin-degrading Lactobacilli from humans and fermented foods. Appl Environ Microbiol 2000;66(7):3093-3097.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[5] Weidner-Wells MA, Altom J, Fernandez J, et al. DNA gyrase inhibitory activity of ellagic and derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1998;8:97-100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[6] Zasloff M. Antimicrobia peptides, innate immunity, and the normally sterile urinary tract. J Am Soc Nephrol 2007;18:2810-2816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[7] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3rd ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[8] Hawrelak JA. Probiotics. In: Pizzorno JE, Murray MT (Eds), Textbook of natural medicine, 3rd ed (pp.1195-1215). 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Cranberry may help to reduce the frequency of recurrent cystitis while Lactobacillus plantarum helps to maintain the balance of healthy flora in the urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate is a rich source of antioxidants and adequate vitamin D3 is fundamental to supporting a healthy urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, Pregnancy Friendly, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, Vegetarian Friendly, No added Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDose: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule at night, daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care contains CE15, a highly concentrated cranberry extract standardised to provide 36mg proanthocyanidins per daily dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry and L. plantarum both inhibit the binding of E. coli to the wall of the urogenital tract, reducing the incidence and frequency of recurrent cystitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplantarum may assist in the restoration and maintenance of healthy flora in the urogenital tract, guarding against recurrent cystitis and colonisation of pathogenic bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry may assist in relieving and alleviating urinary odour with incontinence by reducing fermentation of unfriendly bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomegranate is a rich source of the antioxidant ellagic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D stimulates the body’s antimicrobial defence system in the urogenital tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified release capsules, to ensure the pomegranate and lactobacilli reach the lower intestinal tract where ellagic acid is metabolised at greater efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach vegetarian capsule contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 billion CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 billion CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal extract standardised equiv. to fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit juice - CE15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. to proanthocyanidins calculated as procyanidin A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal extract equiv. to dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePunica granatum (pomegranate) fruit peel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. to ellagic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColecalciferol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExcipients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcipients: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, Pregnancy Friendly, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, Vegetarian Friendly, No added Yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 25% of women experience recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), with almost 95% being caused by E. coli.[1] UltraBiotic Urinary Care is an evidence-based formula to help reduce the adherance of pathogenic bacteria and promote a healthy urogenital tract. Cranberry contains strong antioxidant proanthocyanidins (PACs) that are active against E. coli, helping to reduce the frequency of recurrent cystitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to a 2012 Cochrane review, cranberry must be standardised to at least 36mg proanthocyanidins daily in divided doses to effectively reduce the adherence of E. coli to the urinary epithelium and reduce the frequency of UTIs.[2] Divided dosing maintains a stronger urinary concentration of PACs over a longer period, enabling the PACs to maintain their ability to reduce the adhesion of E. coli to the urinary epithelium over 24 hours (figure 2b).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactobacilli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL. plantarum competitively inhibits the proliferation of pathogens in the urogenital and intestinal tracts, allowing good bacteria to flourish.[3] Lactobacilli produce lactic acid, creating an acidic environment in the urogenital tract. Through the creation of an acidic environment, along with competitive inhibition at the D-mannose receptor (figure 2b), they may help to deter the adherence of pathogenic bacteria to the urogenital epithelium. Lactobacilli may also assist in the maintenance of healthy vaginal flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactobacillus plantarum and ellagic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL. plantarum works to liberate ellagic acid found in pomegranate by helping to cleave and break the bonds of indigestable ellagitannin complexes with its tannase activity (figure 1).[4] This frees up the antioxidant ellagic acid, helping it to reduce the ability of urinary E. coli to reproduce by impacting on its DNA replication (figure 2d).[5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/BioCeuticals_UltraBiotic_Urinary_Care_Figure_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1587609440\" alt=\"BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care Figure 10% off RRP at HealthMasters BioCeuticals\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 stimulates innate cathelicidin production in the urinary epithelium when exposed to pathogenic bacteria (figure 2c). Cathelicidin is a potent endogenous antimicrobial, used as a first-line defence by the body.[6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pain and irritation persists for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of blood in the urine warrants immediate medical attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals ArmaForce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals Paracea Forte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals  SB Floractiv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals UltraBiotic FEMI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReferences\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences: BioCeuticals UltraBiotic Urinary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[1] Howell AB. Bioactive compounds in cranberries and their role in prevention of urinary tract infections. Mol Nutr Food Res 2007;51:732-737.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[2] Jepson RG, Williams G, Craig JC. Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database for System Reviews 2012, issue 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[3] Gross G, Snel J, Boekhorst MA, et al. Biodiversity of mannose-specific adhesion in Lactobacillus plantarum revisited: strain-specific domain composition of the mannose-adhesin. Beneficial Microbes 2010;1(1):61-66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[4] Osawa R, Kuroiso K, Goto S, et al. Isolation of tannin-degrading Lactobacilli from humans and fermented foods. Appl Environ Microbiol 2000;66(7):3093-3097.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[5] Weidner-Wells MA, Altom J, Fernandez J, et al. DNA gyrase inhibitory activity of ellagic and derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 1998;8:97-100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[6] Zasloff M. Antimicrobia peptides, innate immunity, and the normally sterile urinary tract. J Am Soc Nephrol 2007;18:2810-2816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[7] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3rd ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[8] Hawrelak JA. Probiotics. In: Pizzorno JE, Murray MT (Eds), Textbook of natural medicine, 3rd ed (pp.1195-1215). St Louis: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}