Bladder Protect Bundle – Glucosamine Chondroitin + Quercetin

Description

Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate & Quercetin synergistically help to inhibit mast cell activation, promote bladder health and support the protective layer of the bladder. 

Mast cells have been found to be raised in patients suffering from IC. As a result, IC bladders also contain about double the histamine as a healthy bladder. Histamine plays a role in inflammation.

Although mast cells are usually present in the lamina propria (the connective tissue just under the urothelium) of healthy bladders, they are found in increased numbers in the submucosal layer of the bladder wall and especially in the muscle layer (detrusor muscle) surrounding the bladder in interstitial cystitis sufferers.

When mast cells are activated, they generally present as an allergic/inflammatory condition that can affect different body symptoms and express as IBS, depression, skin conditions and interstitial cystitis. Mast cells release inflammatory compounds such as histamine, that cause swelling, burning and pain.

The prevalence of allergies in IC patients has been reported to be 40 – 80% and the condition often co-exists with autoimmune conditions. Some people report that their IC flares up more in allergy season. This may be because mast cells are more frequently triggered. Interstitial cystitis has some common features with allergies such as increased mast cells, histamine and inflammation.

All Desert Harvest supplements are gluten-free, IC/BPS friendly and contain no fillers or artificial ingredients. We follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices and are cGMP compliant. 

Quercetin (90 Capsules) is a natural antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidant flavonoids found in fruits & vegetables that support collagen development, balanced immune response and cardiovascular protection. Flavonoids support capillary wall stability and healthy collagen development, balance immune response, and provide cardiovascular protection by reducing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Mast cells have been found to be raised in patients suffering from IC. As a result, IC bladders also contain about double as much histamine as a healthy bladder. Histamine plays a role in inflammation. Quercetin has been shown to inhibit the release of histamines and other immune mediators, so it is widely used by allergy sufferers. Antihistamine medications are often prescribed by doctors to treat IC/BPS and nonbacterial prostatitis.

INGREDIENTS: Each serving (2 capsules) contains 500 mg of Quercetin (from the saphora plant), 100 mg of organic aloe vera powder, and 3 mg of silicon dioxide as a drying agent (a naturally occurring earth mineral).

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules twice a day with meals or as directed by a qualified healthcare provider.

Glucosamine Chondroitin (120 capsules) Studies have shown that the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin provide the building blocks for the development of healthy cartilage and connective tissue and may provide the same anti-inflammatory action as ibuprofen with associated relief for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The GAG layer of the bladder is primarily made up of glycosaminoglycans like chondroitin and glucosamine. It is theorized that the GAG layer of the bladder is “leaky” in people with IC/PBS and nonbacterial prostatitis. If that is the case, then supplementing your diet with glucosamine and chondroitin might replace the lost protective molecules in your bladder. Several food supplements containing these nutrients have been studied in IC/PBS patients with positive results. Desert Harvest Glucosamine/Chondroitin is IC-friendly and shellfish-free.

INGREDIENTS: Each serving (1 capsule) contains 500 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride (from a non-shellfish source), 250 mg of chondroitin sulfate, 50 mg of organic Aloe Vera powder, 3 mg of silicon dioxide (a naturally occurring earth mineral), and 3 mg of vegetable oil.

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule twice a day or as directed by a qualified healthcare provider.