Vitamins for an Overactive Bladder

Written byR. Y. Langham, Ph.D.

This author has been verfied for credibility and expertise

Overactive bladder, also known as OAB occurs when your bladder is unable to function normally. An overactive bladder causes a sudden urge to urinate and may result in an involuntary loss of urine. A variety of factors such as stretched or weak pelvic muscles, chronic urinary tract infections, bladder diseases, an enlarged prostate, diabetes or obesity can trigger an overactive bladder. Vitamins may improve bladder function.Is This an Emergency?

If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Vitamin A

The recommended daily dosage for vitamin A is 900 mcg for men and 700 mcg for women. Foods rich in vitamin A include:

cod liver oil
butter
eggs
milk
baked sweet potatoes
mangoes
broccoli
squash
canned pumpkin
raw carrots
spinach

Vitamin B-12

Foods rich in vitamin B-12 include:

rainbow trout
milk
plain yogurt
beef liver
top sirloin beef
white tuna
salmon
breakfast cereals
eggs
roasted chicken

Vitamin C

The recommended daily dosage for vitamin C is 1,000 mg for adults. Foods rich in vitamin C include:

cranberries
strawberries
blackberries
grapefruits
pineapples
kiwi
broccoli
oranges
Brussels sprouts
spinach
tomatoes

Vitamin D

Foods rich in vitamin D include:

canned pink salmon
fortified soy milk
fortified cereals
egg yolks
fortified orange juice
fortified cow’s milk
sardines