D-mannose
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Other Names: Carubinose, D-Manosa, Mannose, Seminose.
See also : Cranberries
Special Precautions of D-mannose
- D-mannose appears to be safe for most adults. It can cause loose stools and bloating. In high doses, it might harm the kidneys.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of D-mannose during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Diabetes: Some research suggests that D-mannose might make blood sugar control more difficult in people with diabetes.
The benefits of D-mannose are
- Preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) : We have all heard of drinking lots of cranberry juice when you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), right? Well, the sugars in D-mannose are the specific components in cranberry juice that act as antibacterial agents. D-mannose is a simple sugar, similar to glucose, that is derived naturally from fruits and some plants. The particular components in D-mannose and its method of absorption in the body make it beneficial in treating infections in the bladder and urinary tract.
- D-mannose is an Antibacterial : The sugars in D-mannose coat the lining of the urinary tract and bladder as they pass through the body. These sugars not only cover mucus membranes but they surround bacterial cells making it impossible for them to stick to the walls of the bladder or urinary tract. The bacteria remain free floating and are passed out of the body in the urine. Up to half of all women will have some experience with a urinary tract infection. The main culprit in these infections is Escherichia coli(E.coli). This is the bacteria responsible for about 90% of all UTIs(reference 2). E.coli is a normal bacteria found in the gastrointestinal system but it does not belong in the urinary tract. Overgrowth of E.coli in the urinary system will lead to an infection. D-mannose specifically rids the body of E.coli.
- Treating a rare inherited disorder called carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome type 1b. Some reports suggest that taking D-mannose supplements improves protein loss, liver function, low blood sugar, and blood clotting disorders in people with this condition.
