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Physician-Curated Supplement Guide

Browse evidence-informed profiles of supplements commonly used in urologic wellness. Every product in our dispensary is professional-grade, third-party tested, and physician-selected.

Urinary

Cranberry (PAC-standardized)

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How it works
Proanthocyanidins may reduce bacterial adhesion to bladder epithelium.
Who may benefit
Women with recurrent UTIs who prefer non-antibiotic prevention strategies.
Evidence
Meta-analyses suggest modest reduction in recurrence in some populations; effect depends on standardization and dose.
Safety
Generally well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Patients on warfarin without clinician oversight; individuals with a history of oxalate stones should discuss with a clinician.
Interactions
Potential warfarin interaction. Discuss all medications with your clinician or pharmacist.
Suggested dosing
Products standardized to 36 mg PAC are commonly studied; follow product label.
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Urinary

D-Mannose

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How it works
A simple sugar that may bind E. coli fimbriae and reduce bladder adherence.
Who may benefit
Adults with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs exploring prevention alternatives.
Evidence
Small trials suggest possible benefit; larger high-quality data are still emerging.
Safety
Generally well tolerated; mild GI symptoms possible.
Who should avoid
Poorly controlled diabetes without clinician guidance.
Interactions
No major known drug interactions.
Suggested dosing
1–2 g daily is a common studied range; follow product label.
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Urinary

Lactobacillus probiotics

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How it works
Select strains may support vaginal and urogenital microbiome balance.
Who may benefit
Postmenopausal women and those with recurrent UTIs; strain and CFU matter.
Evidence
Mixed but promising; strain-specific data.
Safety
Generally well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Severely immunocompromised patients — discuss with clinician.
Interactions
None significant for most people.
Suggested dosing
Follow strain-specific label recommendations.
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Kidney

Potassium citrate

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How it works
Alkalinizes urine and raises citrate, inhibiting stone formation.
Who may benefit
Selected calcium and uric-acid stone formers, often prescribed.
Evidence
Strong evidence for reducing stone recurrence in selected populations.
Safety
Requires monitoring in some patients (e.g., kidney function, potassium).
Who should avoid
Certain kidney conditions and medications — clinician oversight required.
Interactions
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics — clinician oversight required.
Suggested dosing
Prescription strengths vary; over-the-counter forms are lower dose.
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Kidney

Magnesium (glycinate/citrate)

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How it works
Binds oxalate in the gut; may modestly reduce calcium oxalate risk in selected patients.
Who may benefit
Selected calcium oxalate stone-formers alongside dietary strategies.
Evidence
Modest evidence; not a substitute for citrate therapy where indicated.
Safety
Loose stools at higher doses.
Who should avoid
Advanced kidney disease without clinician oversight.
Interactions
Certain antibiotics and bisphosphonates — space dosing.
Suggested dosing
200–400 mg/day is a common range; individualize with clinician.
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Prostate

Saw palmetto (standardized extract)

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How it works
Proposed anti-inflammatory and hormonal modulation in prostate tissue.
Who may benefit
Men with mild-to-moderate LUTS from BPH exploring non-prescription options.
Evidence
Heterogeneous data; product standardization varies widely.
Safety
Generally well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Prior to prostate biopsy or surgery — discuss with clinician.
Interactions
Potential bleeding risk with anticoagulants.
Suggested dosing
320 mg/day of a standardized lipidosterolic extract is commonly studied.
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Prostate

Beta-sitosterol

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Plant sterol with proposed anti-inflammatory effects on prostate tissue.
Who may benefit
Men with mild-to-moderate LUTS.
Evidence
Some symptom-score improvement in trials; effect on flow variable.
Safety
Generally well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Discuss with clinician if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
May affect absorption of certain nutrients.
Suggested dosing
60–130 mg/day of beta-sitosterol is commonly studied.
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Fertility

CoQ10 (ubiquinol/ubiquinone)

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Mitochondrial antioxidant that may support sperm energy and DNA integrity.
Who may benefit
Men with idiopathic infertility or reduced motility.
Evidence
Studied for motility and antioxidant status; heterogeneous outcomes.
Safety
Well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Discuss with clinician if on warfarin.
Interactions
May reduce warfarin effect.
Suggested dosing
100–300 mg/day is a common studied range.
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Fertility

L-carnitine

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Supports fatty-acid metabolism in sperm energy production.
Who may benefit
Men with reduced sperm motility.
Evidence
Some improvement in motility in selected populations.
Safety
Well tolerated; mild GI effects possible.
Who should avoid
Advanced kidney disease without clinician oversight.
Interactions
None major.
Suggested dosing
1–3 g/day is a common studied range.
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Fertility

Zinc

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Essential for spermatogenesis; deficiency correction supports parameters.
Who may benefit
Men with dietary insufficiency or documented low zinc status.
Evidence
Correction of deficiency helps; excess is not better.
Safety
Nausea at higher doses without food.
Who should avoid
Chronic high-dose use without monitoring copper status.
Interactions
Can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics — space dosing.
Suggested dosing
15–30 mg/day is a common general range; individualize.
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Sexual Health

L-citrulline / L-arginine

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Nitric-oxide precursors that support endothelial function.
Who may benefit
Men with mild ED exploring lifestyle-adjacent options.
Evidence
Small trials; not a substitute for cardiovascular and hormonal evaluation.
Safety
Generally well tolerated.
Who should avoid
Recent myocardial infarction, severe hypotension — clinician oversight.
Interactions
Nitrates and PDE5 inhibitors — clinician oversight required.
Suggested dosing
L-citrulline 1.5–3 g/day is commonly studied.
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General

Vitamin D3

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How it works
Hormone with wide-ranging effects on immune, bone, and metabolic health.
Who may benefit
Adults with documented insufficiency.
Evidence
Repletion is beneficial in deficiency; routine mega-dosing is not.
Safety
Well tolerated at standard doses.
Who should avoid
Certain granulomatous diseases and hypercalcemia without clinician oversight.
Interactions
Certain medications alter metabolism.
Suggested dosing
1,000–2,000 IU/day is a common general range; test-guided dosing preferred.
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General

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

Physician Pro-grade 3rd-party
How it works
Anti-inflammatory long-chain fatty acids with cardiovascular support.
Who may benefit
Adults with low dietary intake of fatty fish.
Evidence
Cardiometabolic benefits well established; individual effects vary.
Safety
Well tolerated; fishy reflux possible.
Who should avoid
Bleeding disorders or high-dose therapy without clinician oversight.
Interactions
Anticoagulants — discuss with clinician.
Suggested dosing
1–2 g/day EPA+DHA is a common general range.
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Educational summaries only; not personalized medical advice. Suggested dosing ranges reflect commonly studied ranges and are not prescriptions. Always consult your clinician or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.

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