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Control & Promote
Contains 1 month supply of Control and Promote (1 bottle each).
Why Control & Promote?
Control is designed to keep the urinary tract clear on a day-to-day basis by regularly cleansing biofilm, and also strengthens the bladder wall. Promote is our specialized vaginal probiotic that contains the three strains of lactobacillus shown to maintain the good bacteria that balance the vaginal microbiome. Since Promote is designed for vaginal health, it's different from a digestive probiotic, but it is taken orally. Vaginal health is tightly linked to urinary tract health—so a balanced vaginal microbiome is a key part of a healthy urinary tract.
Antibiotic-free
Gluten-free
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All about Control
Cleanse biofilm and strengthen your bladder wall
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Mechanism research on the ingredients in Control shows their ability to cleanse biofilm. Control also strengthens the bladder wall. With these two functions, Control helps to keep your bladder clean in the face of hard-to-pinpoint things like stress, hormonal changes and holding your bladder.
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Biofilm is a collection of microorganisms bound together that attaches to surfaces, like the bladder wall. Mechanism research on the ingredients in Control shows their ability to clean biofilm.
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Each bottle includes a 1-month supply (60 capsules). Take 2 capsules together with water daily.
Control's science and ingredients
Uqora Control includes multiple active ingredients, which all play an important role:
Piperine is the “active” compound in black pepper. Oddly enough, Piperine can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by 2,000%! Typically, curcumin has poor bioavailability, meaning our bodies don’t absorb the ingredient well on its own. Uqora Control includes black pepper powder in a small dose to enable our bodies to better absorb curcumin.
Curcumin is the “active” compound in turmeric, a flowering plant commonly used as a spice that is a member of the ginger family. Curcumin gives Uqora Control its yellowish color. Biofilm can build-up in the urinary tract and curcumin (along with the polyphenols from green tea) has been shown to cleanse biofilm in preliminary laboratory research. Curcumin is also commonly heralded for having anti-inflammatory benefits. The curcumin in Uqora Control is extracted from the turmeric root. If you are taking blood thinners we recommend talking to your physician if you plan to use Control as curcumin, an ingredient in Control, may cause additional blood thinning.
D-Mannose is a type of carbohydrate that occurs naturally in small quantities in many fruits and vegetables including apples, peaches, green beans, and broccoli. Mannose is an important part of human metabolism and urinary health. It has been shown to bind to microorganisms in the urine so that they are unable to attach to the bladder wall.
This extract is mostly (95%) made up of compounds in green tea leaves called catechins, like EGCG and EGC. These have been the subject of much research on various health benefits and have antioxidant properties. Along with curcumin, catechins have been shown to cleanse biofilm in preliminary laboratory research. The green tea extract in Uqora Control is from the leaves of green tea plants. The caffeine is removed during the extraction process.
42% of all adults in the U.S. are Vitamin D deficient. The vitamin D in Control is vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol, the form of vitamin D made by the skin when exposed to sunlight. New research shows that Vitamin D supplementation increases tight junction proteins in the bladder. Essentially, these proteins connect cells that are next to each other.
Hypromellose: This is a vegan polymer used to make the capsule.
Common questions about Control
Control and Target contain different active ingredients. While the two products are complementary, they don’t have the same function. Control is designed to keep the urinary tract clear on a day-to-day basis by regularly cleansing biofilm, and also strengthens the bladder wall. Target flushes the urinary tract when you need support, like after sex, with the right amount of effective ingredients.
Yes, Promote, Target and Control, can be taken in the same day. Taking all three products provides maximum urinary support, as Target flushes the urinary tract, Control cleanses biofilm from the urinary tract and cleanses the bladder wall, and Promote balances the vaginal microbiome.
The recommended daily upper limit for vitamin D is 4000 IU. Most vitamin D supplements have <2000 IU, and Uqora Control now includes 1500 IU. So, most people should be in the clear, but if you are currently taking other vitamin D sources be sure to check the volume. We've included that amount to be close to the clinical research amounts but not have a full 2000 IU in case people are supplementing with vitamin D that goes up to 2000 IU to stay at a lower dosage of 3,500 per day.
Uqora Control is no longer vegan because the vitamin D is sourced from sheep's wool. We chose this source because it is the same version used in clinical research, and we wanted to ensure the maximum efficacy. We apologize for how this will affect our vegan customers. All of the other ingredients in Control are vegan, as well as all of the ingredients in Target and Promote.
All about Promote
Balance your vaginal microbiome
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Promote includes three specific strains of bacteria, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus Reuteri, which live naturally in a healthy vagina and release acids to help maintain healthy bacteria in the vagina. Promote balances the vaginal microbiome by providing these good bacteria.
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When the vaginal microbiome is not in balance with healthy populations of lactobacillus, it can impact the urinary microbiome. To maximally support urinary health, vaginal health needs to be taken into consideration.
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Each bottle includes a 1-month supply (30 capsules). Take 1 capsule orally with water daily.
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Not all probiotics are the same. Promote is a vaginal probiotic, not a digestive probiotic. Promote supports the good bacteria that are specific to the vagina. You can take Promote alongside other probiotics you might be taking.
Promote's science and ingredients
Uqora Promote includes multiple active ingredients, which all play an important role:
FOS is a “prebiotic”. Essentially, this means the FOS is food for the bacteria when they are consumed and activated to help them survive their journey through the gut. FOS is a soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables that helps the probiotics survive on their journey into and through the body.
L. Acidophilus, L. Rhamnosus and L. Reuteri are specific types of lactobacillus that live naturally in high concentrations in a healthy human vagina. As part of their metabolism, they release acids that keep the vaginal microbiome balanced. When consumed orally, these bacteria have been shown to travel from the gut to the vagina where they can populate. Promote balances the vaginal microbiome by providing these good bacteria.
Hypromellose: This is a vegan polymer used to make the capsule
Magnesium Stearate: This is a common ingredient in food and supplements to safely keep powders from clumping.
Microcrystalline cellulose: Microcrystalline cellulose is purified plant polymer. Cellulose composes most of the dry weight of most plants. Used as a bulking agent to keep the capsules tightly packed without extra air.
Silica: Also known as silicon dioxide, silica is one of the most common compounds on earth and is found in many plants. Commonly used in food products, in Uqora Promote, silica safely maintains the powder’s texture and keeps it from clumping together.
Common questions about Promote
No. Promote is a probiotic designed for vaginal health, not digestive health. Not all probiotics are the same, and there are many different types of lactobacillus, and they live in different parts of the body. The types of lactobacillus in Promote are specific to the vagina.
Yes, Promote, Target and Control, can be taken in the same day. Taking all three products provides maximum urinary support, as Target flushes the urinary tract, Control cleanses biofilm from the urinary tract and cleanses the bladder wall, and Promote balances the vaginal microbiome.
We’ve included the strains shown to maintain vaginal health and have decided to not include anything extra. Why? Microbiomes are sensitive ecosystems, and we believe it is better to not include strains with unknown impact.
Meet the doctors and scientists helping Uqora make a difference
Dr. Payal Bhandari, M.D.
"Urinary health is all about being proactive so you can easily take the steps which help you stay healthy."
Dr. Susan Mitmesser, Scientist at Pharmavite
"My goal is to ensure the scientific integrity of the ingredients and product function and to keep pushing innovation through research in the urinary health space."
Dr. Alyssa Dweck, OBGYN
"Sexual health and general health go hand in hand; optimizing urinary tract health has always been vital for my gynecologic patients."
From our founder:
I had 8 UTIs in one year…
“I was stuck in the cycle of UTIs for years. I was desperate for a way to get ahead, but was told there was little I could do. This inspired my husband and I to start Uqora, alongside doctors & scientists. Now, we’ve been able to help over 200,000 people and counting. Ready to give us a try?”
Add Target for just $12
- Drink to flush your urinary tract when you need extra support.
- Gives a boost after things like sex, exercise, travel, or holding your bladder.