PB-5

Our PB-5 is formulated with synergistic herbs, such as juniper and dandelion, that act as a diuretic and help relieve digestive disturbances by promoting fluid elimination.

Juniper and juniper berries are traditionally used in herbal medicine by many cultures. Traditionally, this herbal medicine has been used to address conditions of the kidney and bladder by increasing urine production to help flush the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary tract complaints and inflammation. It has also been used for symptomatic relief of upset stomachs, due to its antimicrobial activity, to help relieve digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia (carminative). Essentially, this herbed based diuretic supports the natural process of the kidneys, facilitating the elimination of excess fluid from the body, assists in the relief of urinary tract infections and digestive disturbances.

This is an optimal supplement if you feel bloated and are retaining fluids. If you're a woman, this supplement would be especially helpful during the premenstrual phase of your cycles. However, it will also help anyone that is retaining water or gas causing discomfort and an upset stomach.

Our PB-5 diuretic is designed to complement our Weight Loss Plans, as it'll help boost your weight loss. This "Bloat Blocker" will also help support any other diet plan, as it works well when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise to relieve digestive disturbances, upset stomachs, painful gases, and retained water!.

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Recommended Dosage:
For Adults Ages 19+: Take 1 capsule 3x/day or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Cautions & Warnings:
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not use if you have a kidney disorder.
• Do not use if you have liver or gallbladder disorders and/or bowel obstruction.
• Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
• For occasional use only.

Any questions contact our Customer Service Team at 1-800-852-5401

Medicinal Ingredients:
Juniper (Juniperus communis), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Non-medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

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Research
Research suggests juniper (juniperus communis) fruit is a European tree that is part of the Cupressaceae family. Juniper is known for its antimicrobial activity which is contained in the leaves of the plant. Juniper has also been shown to act as a diuretic agent and therefore promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.1,2 Juniper’s diuretic effect is through it’s aquaretic effect which increases urine volume but does not cause the excretion of electrolytes.

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf possesses choleretic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is the sesquiterpenes lactones that are responsible for the diuretic effect of dandelion and may also be contributing to the mild anti-inflammatory effect. Recent pharmacological studies investigating the health promoting effects of dandelion have been promising. It is believed to aid in glucose modulation and promotes the flow of bile into the intestine. Dandelion may also provide treatment to counteract water retention.3,4,5,6

Resources
1 Filipowicz N, Kaminski M, Kurlenda J, et al. Antibacterial and antifungal activity of juniper berry oil and its selected components. Phytother Res. 2003;17:227-31
2 Pepeljnjak S, Kosalec I, Kalodera Z. Antimicrobial activity of juniper berry essential oil (Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae). Acta Pharm. 2005;55(4):417-22.
1 Stanic G et al. Physiother Res 1998; 12: 494-97.
2 Yarnell E. World J Uro 2002; 20: 285-93.
3 Hagymasi, K et al. Phytother Res 2000;14:43:44.
4 Schutz, K et al. J Ethnopharmacol 2006; 107: 313-23.
5 Anonymous. Altern Med Rev 1999; 4(2): 112-14.
6 Sumanth M & Rana AC. Indian J of Pharmacol 2006; 38(1): 54-55.