How to Maximise the Benefits of your Bladder Control Supplement

We’ve taken the most common questions that we see from our community to create a handy guide to help you get the best results from your supplements. Let’s take a look:

Q: Do I really need to take them everyday?

Team Jude: YES, you do. Consistency is crucial for the effectiveness of any supplement, including Jude's Bladder Control Supplement. That’s because our bodies require a steady supply of nutrients to maintain the benefit that the supplement offers. It can feel really disappointing when you have a lot of hope for a supplement, see the benefits but then feel that your progress tails off, and usually this is down to missing the odd dose, or not being consistent in taking them daily to maintain consistent levels of the active ingredients in your system. It’s also important to be patient - most supplements, including Jude’s - take around 12 weeks of daily, consistent intake for you to notice significant improvements. Of course, you might be one of our community members who see real benefit far sooner!

Q: How can I establish new habits to ensure I take my supplements consistently?

Team Jude: It can be so hard to establish a new routine - how many of us start with the best of intentions only to fall of the wagon just a couple of weeks later when life gets in the way? Here’s some easy strategies to help you maintain consistency and establish the habit of taking your Bladder Control Supplement every day:

Link to everyday moments and habits. 

Think of things you do every day, without fail - brushing your teeth, making a cuppa, getting ready for bed, sitting in your favourite chair to watch tea, or at your desk at work. Whatever habits you already have established in your day, pair your supplement intake with one of those moments. It will act as a familiar prompt, and the association makes it easier to remember and less likely to be skipped.

Use reminders 

Try setting alarms on your phone, or in your calendar at a regular time every day, or use a pill organiser to keep track of your daily dose. You can also try visual cues, such as placing your supplement bottle next to your toothbrush, as an effective reminder to take your dose. 

Find an app to prompt you

There are numerous apps designed to remind you to take your supplements, such as the Safe and Sound Pill Reminder app. Apps like these send you notifications and help track your adherence over time, making it easier to stay consistent and you can monitor your progress, too.

Q: Is there a particular time of day to take Jude’s supplement?

Team Jude: This is a common question and the answer really is up to you and your lifestyle, so you can take it at a time that you’ll easily remember. We recommend either taking one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, or taking both together at the same time. Many people find it convenient to take their supplements in the morning with breakfast or in the evening with dinner. The only important thing is to choose a time that you can consistently stick to each day.

Q: Should I take Jude's Bladder Control Supplement with food or on an empty stomach?

Team Jude: This really depends on how sensitive your tum can be to supplements. For some people, taking a supplement on an empty stomach can cause some sensitivity, and that’s why it’s generally recommended to take a supplement with food. 

Food can also enhance the absorption of certain nutrients, and a balanced meal with healthy fats can be particularly beneficial as it aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

However, the good news is that Jude’s Bladder Control Supplement can be taken in any way that suits you and your preference.

Q: Do I need to change my diet at all when I take supplements?

Team Jude: While a supplement can target specific areas of the body that need support, it’s important to consider how lifestyle and diet can impact on our health. For your bladder, identifying triggers that may interfere with the efficacy of the supplement is important, such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods and tomatoes. 

Maintaining hydration by sipping water regularly throughout the day helps to reduce the risk of irritation in your urinary system from dehydration too - and finally, ensure that your diet has a good amount of fibre in it as this will ease issues like constipation, which can impact the bladder and cause frequent urination.

Q: Do I still need to do pelvic floor exercises?

Team Jude: While Jude’s Bladder Control Supplement helps to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, it’s important to exercise these muscles too to get those most benefit from the supplement and to ease leaks. 

Aim for 10 squeezes, three times a day. If you don’t know where to start, our Beginners Guide to Pelvic Floor Exercises will help!

Q: What if I’m taking medications, too?

Team Jude: If you are taking any other medication, you may be wondering whether supplements can interfere with their effectiveness. It’s best to speak to your GP about Jude’s Bladder Control Supplement, and discuss the ingredients with them and how they may interact with your current medication. 

As a food/ herbal supplement, it hasn’t been tested for interactions with medications, so it’s important to discuss your personal needs and medical history with your doctor. 

Q: What happens if I miss a day?

Team Jude: Don’t worry! While consistency is important when taking supplementation, if you miss a day you can quickly catch up if it’s a one off. Simply continue to take your supplement as normal the next day. 

While most of us won’t notice any difference in bladder habits from missing one day, you can boost your supplement by taking an extra capsule for a few days (Max 3 per day) to get you back on track if you do notice leaks are starting to return. 

Q: I often feel like I’m the only one dealing with this. Is there anywhere I can find peer support?

Team Jude: Did you know that we have a community, called Jude and Friends, to help support you in your bladder care journey? With over 15000 members, our community shares advice, tips and a few leaky laughs together as we navigate our bladder weakness and urgency. There are times when bladder leaks and incontinence can feel pretty lonely, but our community shows that there are so many women, just like you, managing leaks and living their lives to the fullest. Come and join us!

Jude’s clinically proven supplements give you better bladder and pelvic floor control, helping you sleep through the night and regain the freedom to live life on your own terms. With just one capsule morning and night, you'll have relief from need-to-go urgency in just 12 weeks.