Vigour – Health and Sports Nutrition

An average adult passes 1 ½ quarts of urine each day. There are numerous factors that determine the amount of urine. They include the amount of fluids an individual consumes and the types of food he or she eats. However, numerous infections of the urinary tract may disturb the frequency of urination. E. coli is a bacterium that causes urinary tract infections in both men and women. Urinary tract infections are the third most common type of infection in the body.

There are certain factors that put you at a higher risk for contracting a urinary tract infection. Being diabetic, having an enlarged prostrate gland (in men), tubes and catheters placed in the urethra, and urinary stones can slow the flow of urine, thus increasing the risk of infection. The typical symptoms of a UTI in adults include a frequent urge to urinate and a burning feeling in the urethra during urination.

Treatment options for urinary tract infections include antibiotics and consumption of foods that help prevent bladder infections. Cranberry juice makes a natural remedy to help prevent urinary tract infections. Moreover, drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day helps cleanse the urinary tract of bacteria.

Higher Nature Cranberry Super Strength is a popular brand on the market that contains CranRich™ concentracted whole cranberry fruit, including seeds, skin, fibre and juice. Each capsule provides the equivalent of 18g of fresh cranberries. Cranberries naturally contain flavonoids, anthocyanidins, carrageenan and proanthocyanidins, which help prevent urinary tract infections. Make sure that you take 1-2 capsules a day.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that has many strains. Some strains are harmless and are naturally found in the intestinal tract of humans. However, certain strains of E. coli are pathogenic and they cause serious illnesses such as diarrhoea and other digestive tract infections. Moreover, they also infect the urinary tract and genitalia.

Harmful E. coli strains produce toxins that damage the lining of the intestines. A severe bacterial infection may lead to nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. E. coli spreads from drinking sewage-contaminated water and consuming contaminated meat and vegetables. If hygiene is inadequate, it can also be spread from the stool of an infected individual to healthy people. Moreover, unpasteurised milk and juices also contain E. coli. Always boil the milk before drinking.

The presence of bacteria can be confirmed by stool testing. There is no specific treatment for E. coli infection and most sufferers recover on their own in 6-7 days.

There are certain supplements on the market that help maintain intestinal health. Health Plus Cantrol Pack 28 day 155g is a popular brand that makes the best and foremost programme for providing the correct balance of healthy bacteria and to maintain the health of intestine. It provides outstanding levels of antioxidants, probiotics, garlic and Caprylic Acid to reduce the instance of digestive infection. You should use 1 sachet with main meal. Make sure that you avoid the consumption of diets high in sugar. Moreover, you should follow a low-yeast diet.