A helpful list of supplements that may support urinary tract health, reduce urgency, and help manage frequent urination.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Purpose: Supports bladder control and reduces nighttime urination (nocturia).
How to Use: Take 500–1000 mg daily, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Notes: Especially helpful for women experiencing urgency at night.
D-Mannose
Purpose: Helps prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract.
How to Use: 500–2000 mg per day, depending on prevention vs. active support.
Notes: Great for people prone to UTIs. Often used as a daily preventative.
Magnesium
Purpose: Relaxes bladder muscles and may reduce spasms.
How to Use: 200–400 mg daily, ideally in glycinate or citrate form.
Notes: Also supports better sleep and digestion.
Cranberry Extract
Purpose: Traditionally used to support urinary tract health.
How to Use: 300–500 mg of cranberry extract, or 36 mg of PACs daily.
Notes: Look for a supplement with verified PAC (proanthocyanidin) content.
Probiotics (Lactobacillus strains)
Purpose: Supports vaginal and urinary microbiome balance.
How to Use: Take a daily probiotic with at least 1 billion CFU of Lactobacillus.
Notes: Consider strains like L. rhamnosus and L. reuteri for best effect.
Vitamin C (Low-Dose)
Purpose: May mildly acidify urine and support immune response.
How to Use: Up to 500 mg daily, ideally with food.
Notes: Avoid megadoses unless directed by a physician—too much can irritate.
