ViaCist® Forte
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Urinary tract supplement with D-mannose, cranberry and bearberry
ViaCist® Forte is a food supplement to support urinary wellbeing, not a cure: it does not treat cystitis or urinary tract infections, which always require medical assessment. In one sachet a day dissolved in water, cranberry (American cranberry), blackcurrant and bearberry support normal urinary tract function, cranberry also has an antioxidant action and Lactobacillus acidophilus supports the balance of the intestinal flora. The formula is completed by 1000 mg of D-mannose and hyaluronic acid. Take 1 sachet a day, without exceeding the recommended dose.
Urinary wellbeing: who it is for
ViaCist® Forte is designed for adult women and men who want to look after their bladder and urinary tract with a targeted supplement:
- Anyone who wants to support urinary tract function with natural ingredients
- Women with a more sensitive urinary tract, for example in cold weather, after intercourse or during menopause
- Anyone looking for a complete supplement with D-mannose and cranberry in a single daily sachet, for everyday urinary wellbeing, with no capsules to swallow
What ViaCist® Forte does
Each effect listed matches what the label states for the individual ingredients:
- Urinary tract function: cranberry, blackcurrant and bearberry support normal urinary tract function.
- Antioxidant action: cranberry has an antioxidant action.
- Intestinal flora: Lactobacillus acidophilus supports the balance of the intestinal flora.
Food supplement composition (per 1 sachet)
One 3.5 g sachet provides six ingredients: D-mannose, three standardised plant extracts, hyaluronic acid and a probiotic.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| D-mannose | 1000 mg |
| Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) dry extract (fruit) | 200 mg |
| of which proanthocyanidins | 50 mg |
| Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) dry extract (leaf) | 200 mg |
| Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) dry extract (leaf, standardised to 20% arbutin) | 100 mg |
| Hyaluronic acid | 20 mg |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 3 billion CFU |
D-mannose and cranberry: the ingredients for urinary wellbeing
The formula combines the ingredients most used in urinary tract supplements, a base of plant extracts and a probiotic.
What is D-mannose in urinary tract supplements?
It is a simple sugar found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries and oranges. Unlike glucose, it is little used by the body and largely excreted in the urine. It is one of the most used ingredients in bladder supplements; in Europe it has no authorised health claims. ViaCist® Forte contains 1000 mg per sachet, together with cranberry: the combination of D-mannose and cranberry is one of the most common in urinary tract supplements.
Cranberry (American cranberry): how many proanthocyanidins does ViaCist® Forte contain?
The extract is obtained from the fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon and is standardised to 25% proanthocyanidins (PACs), i.e. 50 mg per sachet. Cranberry-based supplements are the best known for the urinary tract: cranberry supports normal urinary tract function and has an antioxidant action.
Bearberry and blackcurrant: the plants in the formula
They are two plants of the European tradition. The leaves of bearberry, rich in arbutin, are used, and the leaves of blackcurrant. Both support normal urinary tract function.
Hyaluronic acid: what it is and in what form it is present
It is a substance naturally present in the body, particularly in connective tissues and mucous membranes. In the formula it is present as sodium hyaluronate.
Lactobacillus acidophilus: the probiotic in ViaCist® Forte
Among probiotics, i.e. live lactic ferments, it is one of the most studied: each sachet provides 3 billion CFU of the SGL 11 strain. It supports the balance of the intestinal flora.
Cystitis and urinary tract infections: what to know
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, in most cases due to a bacterial infection of the urinary system, caused above all by Escherichia coli, a bacterium that normally lives in the gut. More rarely the cause is not bacterial. Urinary tract infections are much more common in women, because the female urethra is shorter, and become more frequent during menopause and pregnancy, as reported in the guidelines of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
What are the symptoms of cystitis?
The most common symptoms are burning when urinating, a frequent and urgent need to urinate even with little urine, discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic floor area, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine. Sometimes there is blood in the urine.
Do supplements cure cystitis or help prevent it?
Neither: there are no supplements that prevent cystitis. By law a supplement may not claim to cure or prevent cystitis or urinary tract infections, including recurrent ones: it may only state the effects authorised for its ingredients, such as urinary tract function for cranberry, bearberry and blackcurrant. A urinary tract supplement does not replace antibiotics when a doctor considers them necessary.
How to prevent urinary tract infections?
To prevent urinary infections, reduce the risk of infection and maintain the wellbeing and health of the urinary tract, everyday habits matter most, as also indicated by the EAU guidelines:
- Drink at least 1.5–2 litres of water a day
- Do not hold in urine for long
- Urinate after sexual intercourse
- Use gentle cleansers for intimate hygiene, wiping from front to back
- Prefer cotton underwear and clothes that are not too tight
- Prevent constipation with fibre, fruit and vegetables
In case of recurrent episodes, it is up to the doctor to decide whether tests or prophylaxis are needed.
When should you see a doctor about cystitis?
At the first symptoms of cystitis, and immediately in case of fever, pain in the side or back, blood in the urine, during pregnancy or if infections recur several times a year. In case of urinary problems, or symptoms such as burning and pain, the doctor may prescribe a urine test and urine culture; antibiotics must always be prescribed by a doctor and a supplement does not replace them. In men, urinary problems may also depend on the prostate and should always be assessed.
How to choose a urinary tract supplement?
There is no single best supplement for everyone among the urinary tract supplements on the market. When choosing, check which ingredients they contain and at what dose, for example how much D-mannose and how many proanthocyanidins the cranberry provides, that the stated effects are authorised ones and that the product is notified to the Ministry of Health. Urinary tract supplements come as sachets, tablets or capsules: ViaCist® Forte comes in sachets to dissolve in water, convenient for anyone who does not like swallowing capsules.
Urinary wellbeing: complete your supplementation
For specific needs it can be combined with another GP Nutraceuticals supplement:
- Prostate and urinary tract in men: ProstaCom® Ultra is a supplement for prostate and urinary tract function: saw palmetto and pumpkin seed support normal prostate function and, together with nettle, normal urinary tract function.
- Bladder: NoDrops®
- Kidneys and urinary tract: CalcoSin®
How to use
ViaCist® Forte is taken once a day:
- Recommended dose: 1 sachet a day
- How: dissolve the sachet in a glass of water
How long should you take a urinary tract supplement?
A pack of 14 sachets lasts two weeks. The label does not state a maximum duration: for prolonged use, or if urinary problems recur, talk to your doctor.
Warnings
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, which are important for general wellbeing. If you take medicines, especially anticoagulants, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
Product information
ViaCist® Forte is made in Italy for GP Nutraceuticals and is listed in the Italian Ministry of Health's register of food supplements:
- 14 sachets of 3.5 g, net weight 49 g
- With sweeteners
- Made in Italy
- Notified to the Italian Ministry of Health, code 75826
Want to know more? Read our complete guide to cystitis.
Sources
- Effects of plant extracts and probiotics: Food supplements and ministerial guidelines (Italian Ministry of Health)
- Cystitis, urinary tract infections and prevention: EAU Guidelines on Urological Infections (European Association of Urology)
- Nutraceuticals and recurrent infections: 2025 EAU Guidelines for nutraceuticals in recurrent UTIs
- Notification: Italian Ministry of Health register of food supplements
