What can I take to make my urine less foul smelling?

Firstly, have you had this checked by your doctor? They can take a sample and check in case there is an infection present which could be contributing to your symptoms.

In the meantime, drinking plenty of water, at least 1.5l daily would be a useful first step and you might also want to try some Uva-ursi & Echinacea complex which has been used traditionally to help calm the symptoms of urinary tract infections and cystitis.

Best wishes,

Emma

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Emma our women's health advisor recommends Uva-ursi complex to help ease symptoms of cystitis and cranberry to maintain bladder health.

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