There are a multitude of incontinence treatments, all with varying degree of efficacy depending on the case. While it is unlikely that vitamins and diet alone will cure incontinence, they may be of assistance. Since many people watch their vitamin intake anyway, it can't hurt to try supplement incontinence treatment with vitamins.

A quick look at some of the vitamins and minerals that may help you fight incontinence...

Vitamin C

Otherwise known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant. It is vital to the repair and maintenance of body tissues. The "International Journal of Urological Nursing" cited that the administration of 500 mg supplements of vitamin C orally can lead to positive outcomes in patients suffering from post-stroke urinary incontinence. Vitamin C can be taken in supplement form, or in the foods listed below:

Vitamin B12

Another water-soluble vitamin that is crucial to various metabolic processes in the human body, ensures proper functioning of the central nervous system and helps red blood cell formation. A study published in the "Journal of Gerontology" found that although Vitamin B12 may have no effect on isolated urinary incontinence, it has a significant effect on double incontinence (both urinary and fecal incontinence at the same time). According to the USDA, Vitamin B12 is "found naturally in a wide variety of animal foods and is added to some fortified foods. Plant foods have no vitamin B12 unless they are fortified." You can get the recommended amounts of vitamin B12 by eating a variety of foods, including the following:

• Beef liver and clams, which are the best sources of vitamin B12.
• Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and other dairy products, which also contain vitamin B12.
• Some breakfast cereals, nutritional yeasts and other food products that are fortified with vitamin B12. To find out if vitamin B12 has been added to a food product, check the product labels.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, and helps build healthy bones and muscles. It can be found in seafoods and dairy products, but the best source of vitamin D actually comes from exposure to sunlight. The medical journal "Obstetrics and Gynecology" suggested that low levels of vitamin D have been associated with disorders in women including urinary incontinence. Researchers found that a higher intake of vitamin D can significantly improve the symptoms.

The USDA recommends fluid milks, orange juice, ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, sliced American cheese, margarines, and yogurt for their Vitamin D content. Fish were also identified as good sources of naturally occurring vitamin D.