Approximately one in three British women suffer from bladder leakage, and the menopause can heighten the risk of pelvic floor weakness, regular toilet trips and interrupted sleep. Waking up in the night to use the toilet is often dismissed as a normal part of ageing, but it can indicate a sensitive or irritated bladder.
While there is no single dietary fix, studies suggest that daily food, drink and supplement choices can affect bladder comfort. Fibre-rich foods and high-water-content fruits and vegetables may help, while certain items can irritate the bladder. Supplements are also an option; Jude's Nourish Your Bladder With Jude supplements are currently available at £75 for a 12-week plan, reduced from £108, which works out at 82p a day. The plan includes free delivery and an insulated water bottle, and shoppers can use code MEDIA20 for an additional 20% discount.
The supplements, which featured on BBC's Dragons' Den, contain pumpkin seed extract and soy germ extract. Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, zinc, iron, B vitamins and omega-6 fatty acids, all supporting bladder function. Soy germ extract provides phytoestrogens, plant compounds that mimic oestrogen, which is crucial for bladder, pelvic floor and urinary tract health but declines during menopause.
Developed in the UK alongside nutrition and women's health experts, Jude is vegan, gluten-free and naturally sourced. The brand has been tested by over 100,000 women and is available in more than 2,600 Boots and Holland & Barrett stores. Customer Rachel reported that after starting the supplements, she no longer wakes every 45 minutes: 'Having a decent amount of sleep has been a life changer for me.' The supplements have a 4.7-star rating from over 4,700 reviews on Trustpilot.
