D-Mannose
Naturally occuring sugar to help prevent pesky urinary tract infections (UTIs)
D-Mannose is a natural sugar, similar to glucose, which binds to bacteria in the urinary tract, helping to flush it out before an infection forms
- 100 powder capsules
- 500mg of D-Mannose per capsule
Total:
£22.50
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D-Mannose, £22.50Benefits of D-Mannose
Use D-Mannose to help prevent recurring UTIs and ease symptoms during a UTI infection
Prevent UTIs after sex
Alongside a post-sex trip to the loo
Keep UTI symptoms at bay
Fight the first signs of infection
Prevent recurring UTIs
A daily dose to prevent pesky infections that just won’t quit
What is D-Mannose?
D-Mannose is a naturally occurring sugar that can be found in small amounts in some fruits, and even coffee.
As a health supplement, it’s used for the prevention of recurring UTIs. Bacteria in the urinary tract bind to D-Mannose rather than attaching to the bladder wall, which helps the body flush out bacteria in the urine before an infection can make itself at home.
With D-Mannose
Bacteria binding to D-mannose, flushed out in the urine 🙌
Without D-Mannose
Bacteria binding to the bladder wall
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How to take D-Mannose powder capsules
Based on research evidence and feedback from our community, we recommend taking 4 x 500mg D-Mannose capsules with water after sex as a preventative measure if you’re prone to sex-related UTIs.
For UTI prevention, take 4 capsules in the morning and 4 in the evening for 2-3 days when you feel symptoms starting.
To help prevent recurrent UTIs on a long-term basis, take 4 capsules every day.
An ongoing study by Oxford University is trialling 2000mg of D-Mannose powder, taken daily for 6 months. We’ll keep you updated on progress!
Possible side effects of D-Mannose powder
As research is still ongoing, there are minimal recorded side effects with using D-Mannose. Evidence suggests:
Long-term use of doses higher than 0.2g/kg of body weight may cause diarrhoea or bloating
However, research suggests there are significantly fewer adverse effects (such as diarrhoea, nausea and vaginal burning) with D‑mannose compared to antibiotics
Can I take D-Mannose with antibiotics?
Yes, you can take D-Mannose with antibiotics. If you have been diagnosed with an acute UTI, you may be prescribed antibiotics by your healthcare professional to treat this. D-Mannose can be used alongside prescription antibiotics.
If you have recurrent UTIs and use D-Mannose as a preventative treatment, you may avoid getting a full-blown UTI altogether; avoiding the need for antibiotics.
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