Now Foods D-Mannose 500mg — Urinary Tract Support | 120 Capsules
D-Mannose is a simple sugar that works through a specific, well-documented mechanism to support urinary tract health. Unlike antibiotics, it doesn't kill bacteria — instead, it provides an alternative attachment point. E. coli (responsible for the majority of UTIs) uses hair-like structures called fimbriae to adhere to urinary tract walls. D-mannose binds to these fimbriae, coating the bacteria and preventing adhesion — the bacteria then get flushed out during normal urination.
Key Benefits
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Mechanism of Action: Competitively binds to E. coli fimbriae, blocking the adhesion mechanism that allows bacteria to colonize the urinary tract — supported by multiple clinical studies
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Non-Antibiotic Support: Works without disrupting gut flora or contributing to antibiotic resistance — relevant for those with recurrent UTIs seeking alternatives to repeated antibiotic courses
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Rapid Urinary Excretion: D-mannose is absorbed from the gut and concentrated in urine, delivering active levels to the urinary tract where it's needed
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Clinical Evidence: A 2014 randomized controlled trial found D-mannose supplementation significantly reduced recurrent UTI risk compared to placebo
Product Details
- 120 capsules × 500 mg D-mannose per capsule
- Non-GMO | Vegan | Gluten-Free
- From Now Foods — GMP-certified supplements since 1968
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