The use of food supplements has grown significantly in the past few years with the growth of quercetin based supplements. We've chosen to carry a few lines of supplements which have research based evidence that show effectiveness in reducing symptoms. To help you understand how each may work, we've included links to various speakers in our guest lectures. Before you decide to make a purchase, please review those lectures carefully.

While I never intended to distribute supplements through the ICN, I made the decision to do so after several patients reported that they were told that there were no options for IC patients other than neuromodulation or extreme surgery. Hogwash! There are several options for patients to consider including a variety of traditional medications (Elmiron, antihistamines, antidepressants, rescue instillations, etc.), experimental therapies (i.e. botox, cyclosporine) and several forms of neuromodulation (i.e. Urgent PC, Interstim, etc.). See the newly released AUA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of IC/BPS for yet more information on treatments.

Food supplements may be worth considering WITH consultation from your personal physician. Cystoprotek, CystaQ and Desert Harvest each have research and/or clinical studies which demonstrate some effectiveness at reducing symptoms and, in each category, we share relevant research studies and/or guest lectures by the research teams. - Jill Osborne, MA, Founder