NOW Foods Supplements, D-Mannose Powder for Immune Support, Non-GMO Project Verified, Healthy Urinary Tract*, 3-Ounce

I have suffered from chronic UTI's since i was 2 years old... yes... 2 years old!!!! I had a seziure at that age caused by a high feaver from a urinary tract infection that progressed to my kidneys. Scared the heck out of my poor mom. I had to have surgery. Fast forward a few years and I kept having UTIs, not a ton but still some, fast forward to elementry school and they came in full force, middle school and highschool ... and college. I was having a UTI... EVERY ... SINGLE... MONTH!!!! I was missing so much school from being in crippling pain, i could hardly walk. My life was miserable. I had a specialized urologist (urinary doctor) who kept giving me different types of UTI meds that made me nauseous all the time, then i had to take yeast infection meds because it caused yeast infections. Also, the UTI always came back in full force. She put me on a low dose of daily antibiotics hoping that would help, it helped a little but they still came back and the meds made me get yeast infections I tried changing my diet, it helped a little with bladder pain, but not as much as i hoped. D-MANNOSE CHANGED MY LIFE, no joke. If you suffer from UTIs you will find great relief from this super sugar. Ive been using this for 8 years or so and if you have a UTI itll clear up in a day!! I was shocked the first time i took it, even medications dont work that fast!!! I actually taught my frustrated urologist about dmannose. She had so many patients she wanted to help who were at their wits end. She saw it worked so well for me, so she started recommending it to her patients with great success! Normally ecoil (#1 bacteria that causes UTIs) attaches to the urinary tract and hooks on real tight. Water cant flush it out since it has a good grip on your urinary tract. This is where dmannose comes in, it loosens the grip of the bacteria and it attaches to the dmannose. Now the ecoli is free flowing and can be easily flushed out. Thats how this simple sugar works. D-Mannose is a monosaccharide, a simple sugar but unlike glucose your body absorbs D-Mannose eight times slower. Because it is hard for our bodies to absorb D-Mannose, it passes straight to the blood stream, then through the kidneys into the bladder. Your body does not metabolize D-Mannose like other sugars, and that’s why D-Mannose powder does not affect the blood sugar levels, and therefore is safe for the diabetics and does not cause weight gain. D-Mannose does not kill the bacteria and therefore does not increase it’s resistance. It just flushes it out. Dont waste your money with the pill form as this powder tastes like nothing (just a little sweet) and just stirs easy into water. You dont notice it at all. Take some if you feel a urinary Tract infection coming on, itll stop it right in its tract!!! ;) Better than antibiotics from my experience!! Try it out yourself!

This is not meant as medical advice. Please speak to your doctor about your questions and see your doctor if you have a medical emergency. Now D-Mannose powder was easy to use and met my needs. This is just what I did to get rid of a UTI without taking antibiotics. Out of the blue, a UTI began to brew for a few days. I had hoped it would settle down on its own since I hadn't had one in years, but it didn't. It REALLY didn't! You know what I'm talking about if you've ever had a UTI. I have a sulfa allergy due to recurrent UTI's from my teen years through early thirties. I didn't want to take other antibiotics either, given their growing list of side effects. I read reviews here, looked at information on the Dr. Mercola website, and looked up his references listed at the bottom of his article, then I read the reviews on that website. Here is what I did to get rid of it: 1) I took Uristat as recommended on the package up to 3 times per day for 3 days for pain. I understand there are newer medications on the market that don't turn urine bright orange. I may use that in the future, if the need arises. 2) Every 4 hours while I was awake (e.g., 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm, 10pm): One hour before meals/snacks and at bedtime, I took 1 teaspoon mannose powder and 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar (Braggs) in one cup of warm filtered water. I waited 30 minutes, then drank another cup of warm filtered water. I waited 30 minutes then went to bathroom. Note: I took this because, a) Warm water, taken before meals, passes quickly through the stomach to get absorbed more rapidly, b) waiting to drink the second cup of water concentrates the mannose for a time, which increases the likelihood that the bacteria will attach to the mannose molecules, c) the second cup of water provides a "flush" of liquids, d) the bacteria stick to the mannose as it passes through the urinary tract, (your body gets rid of mannose pretty quickly since it is not used much in human metabolism), e) apple cider vinegar alkalizes the urine so that bacteria are not defensive; otherwise the bacteria would "huddle" and protect each other from attaching to the mannose (it's their chemical reaction in a hostile environment. It isn't like they "know" what they are doing), f) raw apple cider vinegar has minerals; anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties; and probiotics (i.e., good bacteria) that help to restore a healthy balance, 3) Offset every other 4 hours while I was awake (e.g., 8am, 12noon, 4pm, 8pm): 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in one cup of warm water. I was sure to limit the salt in my diet while I was taking baking soda. Note: I took this because, a) baking soda and lemon juice alkalizes the body and urine so that bacteria are not defensive; otherwise the bacteria would "huddle" and protect each other from attaching to the mannose (it's their chemical reaction in a hostile environment. It isn't like they "know" what they are doing), b) FRESH lemon juice is an acid with an average pH of 2 but acts as an alkalizing agent in the body due to its anionic properties. c) drinking water provides a continual flush, d) baking soda sets up an alkaline environment for the next mannose "flush" I remembered to NOT take vinegar and baking soda at the same time. Remember the chemistry/science volcano experiment as a kid? Bubbly "lava" coming up my throat is a rather gruesome thought to me. I don't know if that would happen, but I can envision things going wrong if I took them both at the same time.

For years, I was treating chronic UTIs using UT Answer, a concentrated syrup that includes cranberry concentrate, loving how quickly and effectively it worked while keeping me away from antibiotics. Then the last few months in 2017, I had to accept that even with this product, a UTI I had just wasn’t going away. I started taking d-mannose pills with cranberry for daily support, and the bladder pressure/anxiety still did not improve. I went to my PCP and discovered that the actual infection was gone, but the pain continued because I may have developed a whole new problem called INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (aka Painful Bladder Syndrome), a chronic pain disease that is usually associated with an autoimmune disease. What I did not realize all that time was that cranberry is HIGHLY ACIDIC and that, if you're taking cranberry concentrate that frequently (in my case, daily), and you don’t have a healthy, balanced gut (like if you’ve used a lot of antibiotics in your lifetime or eat a lot of sugar and yeast), you can create painful IC flares. If you think UTIs are hell, IC is much, much worse. Imagine having that maddening UTI-pain and anxiety all day, every day, for the rest of your life that no antibiotic can help with. Doctors will tell you they have no known cause and cure. It is devastating. I went from being able to consume all my favorite foods and drinks (all acidic like coffee, tea, chocolate, tomato-sauce, etc.) to not being able to touch them because one careless error could lead to a flare that could ruin an entire week. It was depressing for the first week to be afraid of what I consumed to survive. But, because I was writhing in pain everyday as if I had a horrible UTI that would not go away, it was easy to commit to a pure elimination diet, absolutely avoid sugar in all its forms including fruits, and religiously take the must-have supplements that my naturopath insisted to support a true candida cleanse (Complete Digestive Enzymes and AC Formila II before meals and Saccharomyces Boulardii after meals). Everything changed. What I was told by my regular doctor was “incurable” was controlled now with diet and supplements that targeted my systemic candida infection that was predisposing me to UTIs and bladder inflammation. Another helpful supplement is Histaeze (quercetin + nettle) for easing the inflammatory response (also awesome for allergies). For two weeks, while waiting for the diet change and supplements to work, I was in that insane state of anxiety and urgency that only UTIs can create. In the meantime, I followed and joined IC forums and learned that there are statistically 7-MILLION women suffering from this (another 4-million men), thinking they had UTIs all along, and that it can get so bad that people actually contemplate removing their bladder, getting hysterectomies, or even ending their lives because of the debilitating pain. It can all change by simply healing the gut!!! The gut truly is the immune system. I was very fortunate that my case was only "MILD." My symptoms mimicking a UTI have disappeared 100% after having stuck to a strict anti-candida diet for 3 months and healing my gut with the supplements I mentioned. Today, I can eat my favorite foods again without any flare—but I’m always hyper aware about how much I’m consuming so that I continue to nurture my gut. And, to keep my actual UTIs away without any acidic ingredients, I began using NOW's D-Mannose Powder, which I found cheapest here on Amazon. NOW's powder is PURE d-mannose WITHOUT ANYTHING ACIDIC to slowly burn away at the bladder lining. I haven't had a UTI in a long time thanks to this unicorn of a powder, but when I felt that horrible, familiar feeling of a UTI returning, I worried that NOW's product wouldn't get rid of a full-blown UTI—or at least, not quick enough that I don't give up and see my doctor for another round of Cipro. I followed the recommendations of the top review and began the regimen of: 1-tsp with 2-oz of water, wait 45 minutes to let the d-mannose bind to bacteria, drink 16 to 20-oz of water to flush out the bladder; repeat in 2-3 hours. I did this around the clock for 24-hours. Then, 24 hours later, I finally felt relief and slowed my dosing down to once every 3-4 hours. You just have to get through that first day of hell. Please be safe, avoid sugar which feeds bacteria, and don't burn away your precious bladder!

It works! I’ve been giving this to my husband for a while now and his UTI’s have not come back so far. He was always in and out of the hospital constantly because it was so bad. And I researched looking for something besides taking him to the ER and him ending up in the hospital again with bad infection’s for between 4 days and 7 days at a time only to have it come back again within a week or two. This is the longest period of time he hasn’t had to go to the ER. I’m not being paid to say any of this. I just decided if I can help one person not have to go through what my husband who is 89 and was going through this because of having a catheter that was always getting an infection then it will be worth writing this review. I hope it works as well for you as it does for my husband. Btw He’s been taking D-mannose for at least 6 months now. I was giving it to him twice a day but now only once a day to maintain it.

There are so many good reasons to use D Mannose Powder! Everything from lowering the rate of Urinary Tract and Bladder Infections to acting as a kind of natural blood sugar stabilizer and anti-biotic of sorts it's a great product. It dissolves almost instantly so you can add it to water and or whatever juice you're drinking and you wouldn't notice it flavor wise though it does have a sweetening effect. I could probably rate it higher just because of how much I believe in it, however. In this case the bottle settled so much that it was about 1/3 full when it arrived. Our cabinets are already slam full of items that are not sized to fit what's in them but to be something like 'ad space' so while I appreciate that they make a nice bottle and everything it's just way too large for 3 oz of powder. My other concern is that it also may cause some stomach upset if you aren't using it with food (if you're prone to that) and you may want to build-up over time to get used to it some. It would probably be a perfect additive to unsweetened ice tea or fresh squeezed lemonade. I've used it with green tea and it tasted great. Pros: Many great health benefits Powder dissolves quickly and easily Has a sweet taste that goes well with things like home made teas, lemonade, or unsweetened cranberry juice Is the better of most prices for this product. Has a discounted rate for subscribing to regular purchases. The body uses it for a lot of purposes including blood sugar and fighting infection Non-GMO Kosher (Tri-K) 2000mg per TSP No Mag Stearate Cons/Tips: It may cause some heart burn effects if you're inclined to that, if used without food The bottle could be half the size and still have room after settling. People with severe allergies may want to check that it's made on equipment where some of them are processed.

Amazing. I love this powder I was buying the pills however tried the powder to try and save money and oh my goodness I’ll never go back it’s so much easier than taking 3-4 giant pills and it works quicker. I love this and it really helps me after having reoccurring UTI’s and going to the dr so much, it really prevents this and takes away symptoms I really love this stuff so much and feel a lot better after consistently sticking to taking it daily. 1tsp to 4 oz water 1-2X daily seems to be the best dosage on top of staying hydrated. It also doesn’t give me a stomach ache or nausea like some other lower quality brands so definitely worth it.

This is a fast acting supplement. Easy to use by dissolving in water. I highly recommend it.

I originally came across the Now Brand for myself due to it having a great safety record compared to other known vitamin/supplement brands. I mainly bought this Dmannose on the recommendation of my cat’s vet to be used to help with her UTI she had about a year ago. And oh my, after only a couple days use, her symptoms cleared. Gave her 90 days worth as recommended (maybe 1/16th a tsp since it’s a cat) and then stopped. Now she only gets it as needed or if symptoms seem to pop up, with a 20-30 day break so my girl does not become accustomed. Also have used it myself a few times, as I am prone to mild urinary issues during the beginning of my cycle. It dissolves well into cold liquids (I do very watered down apple juice 1:4 ratio, maybe 1:5), only 1/2 to 1 tsp commonly works enough for me once to twice daily until my cycle ends.

Excellent for UTI. My 6 months suffering had gone within a weeks use of De mannose powder.

Excellent. Using this brand since a long time. Started with treating my cat. Excellent for humans too!

It’s helpful

Very good

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