Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

A "Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)" often refers to a mixture of herbs and plant extracts whose specific components are not always disclosed on supplement labels. In the context of supporting the bladder body system, such blends traditionally include herbs like Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), and Corn Silk (Zea mays). The use of these botanicals is largely rooted in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North American and European folk practices. For example, cranberry has been used to help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), while uva ursi and horsetail have a long history of use as diuretics and urinary antiseptics. However, the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of these herbs for bladder health is mixed and often limited by the quality and size of clinical studies. Cranberry, for instance, has some supportive evidence for reducing the recurrence of UTIs, but systematic reviews show only modest benefit. Other herbs common in proprietary blends have far less robust or inconclusive scientific backing. Therefore, while the use of proprietary herbal blends for bladder support is justified by tradition, the strength of evidence is moderate at best, largely depending on the specific herbs included and the quality of clinical research available for each.

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