Beyond the Symptoms | An Expert Interview Series by LUF | Live UTI Free Nutrition for Chronic UTI | Beverley Sarstedt with Live UTI Free (LUF)
Jul 7, 2025
Beverley Sarstedt, a UK nutritional therapist focused on gut health and food sensitivities, shares practical nutrition strategies for those with chronic UTIs. She covers anti-inflammatory, bladder-friendly foods and elimination approaches. Topics include histamine issues, SIBO and FODMAPs, probiotics and fermented foods, impacts of long-term antibiotics, biofilm disruption, urine pH, and when D-mannose helps.
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Personal Journey From Daughter's Illness To UTI Specialization
- Beverley trained after her daughter's post-viral chronic fatigue recovery using nutrition, which launched her interest in microbiome-based care.
- A 90‑minute call with Dr. Jessica Drummond then introduced biofilm concepts and shifted Beverley's approach toward chronic UTI work.
Cut Sugar To Starve Pathogens And Break Flare Cycles
- Reduce sugar and processed sweeteners to avoid feeding pathogenic bacteria and yeast that worsen UTIs.
- Expect cravings during flares due to stress response and possible yeast overgrowth; manage diet and gut overgrowth to break the cycle.
Address Mold And Chemical Exposures
- Remove environmental toxicants where possible: check for mold and mycotoxins and reduce pesticide exposure by prioritizing organic produce on the dirty dozen.
- Choose clean personal care products to avoid parabens/phthalates that disrupt hormones and microbiome.