{"product_id":"viacist","title":"ViaCist® Forte","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUrinary tract supplement with D-mannose, cranberry and bearberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViaCist® Forte\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUrinary wellbeing: who it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViaCist® Forte is designed for adult women and men who want to look after their bladder and urinary tract with a targeted supplement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to support urinary tract function with natural ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen with a more sensitive urinary tract, for example in cold weather, after intercourse or during menopause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a complete supplement with D-mannose and cranberry in a single daily sachet, for everyday urinary wellbeing, with no capsules to swallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ViaCist® Forte does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach effect listed matches what the label states for the individual ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary tract function:\u003c\/strong\u003e cranberry, blackcurrant and bearberry support normal urinary tract function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant action:\u003c\/strong\u003e cranberry has an antioxidant action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntestinal flora:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactobacillus acidophilus supports the balance of the intestinal flora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood supplement composition (per 1 sachet)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 3.5 g sachet provides six ingredients: D-mannose, three standardised plant extracts, hyaluronic acid and a probiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eD-mannose\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) dry extract (fruit)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eof which proanthocyanidins\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) dry extract (leaf)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) dry extract (leaf, standardised to 20% arbutin)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3 billion CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD-mannose and cranberry: the ingredients for urinary wellbeing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula combines the ingredients most used in urinary tract supplements, a base of plant extracts and a probiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is D-mannose in urinary tract supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCranberry (American cranberry): how many proanthocyanidins does ViaCist® Forte contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBearberry and blackcurrant: the plants in the formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHyaluronic acid: what it is and in what form it is present\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a substance naturally present in the body, particularly in connective tissues and mucous membranes. In the formula it is present as sodium hyaluronate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus: the probiotic in ViaCist® Forte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCystitis and urinary tract infections: what to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCystitis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the symptoms of cystitis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo supplements cure cystitis or help prevent it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to prevent urinary tract infections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink at least 1.5–2 litres of water a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not hold in urine for long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrinate after sexual intercourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gentle cleansers for intimate hygiene, wiping from front to back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer cotton underwear and clothes that are not too tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent constipation with fibre, fruit and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case of recurrent episodes, it is up to the doctor to decide whether tests or prophylaxis are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you see a doctor about cystitis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose a urinary tract supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUrinary wellbeing: complete your supplementation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specific needs it can be combined with another GP Nutraceuticals supplement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProstate and urinary tract in men:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBladder:\u003c\/strong\u003e NoDrops®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidneys and urinary tract:\u003c\/strong\u003e CalcoSin®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViaCist® Forte is taken once a day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 sachet a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve the sachet in a glass of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should you take a urinary tract supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViaCist® Forte is made in Italy for GP Nutraceuticals and is listed in the Italian Ministry of Health's register of food supplements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 sachets of 3.5 g, net weight 49 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotified to the Italian Ministry of Health, code 75826\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gpnutraceuticals.com\/en-eu\/blogs\/urinary-tract\/cystitis\"\u003eRead our complete guide to cystitis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects of plant extracts and probiotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salute.gov.it\/new\/it\/tema\/alimenti-fini-medici-speciali-ed-integratori\/integratori-alimentari-e-linee-guida-ministeriali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFood supplements and ministerial guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e (Italian Ministry of Health)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCystitis, urinary tract infections and prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uroweb.org\/guidelines\/urological-infections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEAU Guidelines on Urological Infections\u003c\/a\u003e (European Association of Urology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutraceuticals and recurrent infections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uroweb.org\/news\/an-update-2025-eau-guidelines-for-nutraceuticals-in-recurrent-utis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2025 EAU Guidelines for nutraceuticals in recurrent UTIs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Ministry of Health register of food supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GP NUTRACEUTICALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30407013793891,"sku":"VIACIST-FORTE","price":21.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/7735\/1267\/files\/Viacistforte_2026.jpg?v=1789118673","url":"https:\/\/www.gpnutraceuticals.com\/en-int\/products\/viacist","provider":"GP NUTRACEUTICALS SRL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}