Lit-Control pH Down - lowers urine pH

Foods for special medical purposes (balanced diet) for the dietary management of kidney stones. Lit-Control pH Down supports urinary system health by helping to lower urine pH and inhibit the formation and growth of certain crystals.

Lit-Control pH Down was specifically developed for kidney stone types whose formation can be promoted by an elevated or alkaline urine pH value of over 6.2. These include in particular infectious kidney stones such as struvite stones and certain calcium phosphate stones.

The special formulation combines four coordinated components: L-methionine, phytate from rice bran, zinc, and vitamin A.

What is Lit-Control pH Down?

Lit-Control pH Down is a food for special medical purposes for the targeted dietary management of certain kidney stone types.

The pH of urine plays an important role in the formation of various kidney stones. While some stone types preferentially form in acidic urine, the formation of other crystals is favored by an elevated or alkaline urine pH value.

Lit-Control pH Down was specifically developed for situations where a lowering of the urine pH value is beneficial. This particularly applies to urine pH values above 6.2.

The combination of L-methionine with phytate, zinc, and vitamin A both influences the urinary environment and inhibits the formation and growth of certain crystals.

Areas of application

Lit-Control pH Down is intended for the dietary management of kidney stones that preferentially form at an elevated urine pH value.

These include in particular:

• infectious kidney stones

• struvite stones

• calcium phosphate stones

• carbonate apatite stones

• brushite stones

• kidney stones with an elevated urine pH value above 6.2

• tendency to repeated formation of corresponding kidney stones

Lit-Control pH Down is therefore particularly suitable for people for whom urine acidification is part of their individual dietary management.

How does Lit-Control pH Down work?

The special composition of Lit-Control pH Down addresses two essential factors in kidney stone formation.

Firstly, L-methionine supports the lowering of the urine pH value. This creates a less favorable environment for stone types whose formation is favored by alkaline urine.

Secondly, the product contains phytate from rice bran. Phytate can inhibit the formation of certain calcium and magnesium crystals.

Zinc and vitamin A complement the phytate component and support its effect.

L-methionine for lowering urine pH

L-methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid. Since the human body cannot produce it itself, it must be supplied through diet.

The metabolism of L-methionine produces acidic metabolic products. This can lower the pH of the urine or acidify the urine.

This property is particularly important for kidney stones whose formation is favored by a high urine pH value.

Lit-Control pH Down specifically utilizes this effect within the framework of dietary management for corresponding kidney stone types.

Phytate from rice bran

Phytates are salts of phytic acid and occur naturally in various plant foods.

Lit-Control pH Down contains rice bran extract from Oryza sativa with a standardized content of 85% calcium-magnesium phytate or phytin.

Phytate can inhibit the formation of calcium and magnesium crystals. This property complements the acidification of urine by L-methionine and thus supports the special dietary management of kidney stones.

Zinc

Lit-Control pH Down contains zinc in the form of zinc gluconate.

Zinc supports the effect of phytates by strengthening their binding to calcium. This can influence the conditions for the formation of certain crystals.

In addition, zinc is an essential trace element and helps protect cells from oxidative stress and maintain normal immune system function.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is contained in Lit-Control pH Down in the form of retinyl acetate.

Vitamin A complements the effect of phytates by slowing down their degradation. This allows the phytate component to be available longer for its intended function.

Vitamin A also contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and to a normal function of the immune system.

Infectious kidney stones and struvite stones

Struvite stones are among the typical infectious kidney stones and can arise in connection with certain urinary tract infections.

Certain bacteria change the urinary environment and can lead to an increase in urine pH. The resulting alkaline environment promotes the formation of certain crystals.

Lit-Control pH Down was specifically developed for the dietary management of such kidney stone types and supports the lowering of urine pH.

An existing urinary tract infection must be treated medically as appropriate, regardless.

Calcium phosphate stones

Certain calcium phosphate stones also preferentially form at higher urine pH values.

These include carbonate apatite and brushite stones.

For these stone types, targeted control and, if necessary, lowering of the urine pH value can be part of the individual dietary management.

The exact composition of a kidney stone should be determined if possible, so that diet and other measures can be specifically adapted to the respective stone type.

Features and Benefits

• Food for special medical purposes

• Balanced diet for the dietary management of kidney stones

• Especially for elevated urine pH above 6.2

• Supports urine acidification

• Supports lowering of urine pH

• For infectious kidney stones

• For struvite stones

• For certain calcium phosphate stones

• For carbonate apatite and brushite stones

• Supports inhibition of crystal formation

• Supports inhibition of crystal growth

• With L-methionine

• With phytate from rice bran

• Rice bran extract with 85% calcium-magnesium phytate or phytin

• With zinc

• With vitamin A

• Composition specifically adapted to the dietary management of certain kidney stone types

Recommended intake

It is recommended to take one capsule twice daily.

Take one capsule with breakfast and one capsule with dinner with a glass of water.

Regular intake according to the recommended dosage is important for the intended dietary management.

The recommended daily dose must not be exceeded.

Use in case of swallowing difficulties

For people with swallowing difficulties, the capsules can be opened.

The capsule contents can be stirred into yogurt or fruit juice and then consumed.

Control of urine pH

Since Lit-Control pH Down is used specifically to lower an elevated urine pH, regular monitoring of urine pH is advisable as part of dietary management.

Excessive acidification of the urine should be avoided, as a persistently low pH value can in turn promote the formation of other kidney stone types.

The individually desired urine pH value should therefore be determined by a doctor, taking into account the respective stone type.

Fluid intake

Adequate fluid intake is an important part of dietary management for kidney stones.

A higher urine volume can help reduce the concentration of stone-forming substances in the urine.

In the case of existing kidney or heart diseases, the individually suitable daily fluid intake should be coordinated with the treating physician.

Important notes

Lit-Control pH Down is a food for special medical purposes (balanced diet).

Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition.

Use only under medical supervision.

The recommended daily dose must not be exceeded.

Lit-Control pH Down does not replace the medical treatment of an existing urinary tract infection in the case of infectious kidney stones.

In case of fever, chills, severe flank or back pain, blood in the urine, or other signs of an acute urinary tract infection or renal colic, medical clarification should be sought immediately.

Storage

Store cool, dry and protected from light.

Keep out of reach of small children.

Side effects and tolerability

When used as intended in accordance with the recommended intake, Lit-Control pH Down is intended for special dietary management.

As with products containing amino acids, concentrated plant extracts, vitamins, and minerals, intolerance reactions or gastrointestinal complaints may occur in individual cases.

If known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is present, Lit-Control pH Down should not be used.

In case of unusual or persistent complaints, medical or pharmaceutical advice should be sought.

Ingredients

L-methionine, rice bran extract (Oryza sativa, 85% calcium-magnesium phytate/phytin), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (coating agent E464), polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer (stabilizer E1208), zinc gluconate, calcium carbonate (colorant E170), sodium starch octenylsuccinate (coating agent E1450), magnesium stearate (stabilizer E470b), retinyl acetate (vitamin A).