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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF MANNOSE MAX d-MANNOSE The remarkable thing about D-Mannose is that its chemical structure causes it to adhere to E. Coli bacteria even more tenaciously than E.coli adhere to human cells. Normal urination, therefore, with a sufficient level of D-Mannose present, becomes a simple and effective treatment for the condition. E. Coli cells coated by D-Mannose in the urine become unglued and get flushed right out of the body.
Interstitial Cystitis may find d-Mannose offers relief Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder disorder that mimics the symptoms of an ordinary urinary tract infection (UTI). Unlike ordinary UTIs resulting from E. coli bacteria, the cause(s) of IC continue to baffle medical researchers. Some researchers believe it is the result of an acid-alkali imbalance brought about by environmental factors and diet. Some theorize that IC results from an infection caused by a more elusive strain of bacteria, undetected by routine IC screening methods. Still others suspect causes such as nerve function disorders, defective cells in the bladder lining, and allergic reactions. Treatments for IC are numerous and diverse and include long term antibiotic use, herbal therapies, water dilation of the bladder, drug therapy (antidepressants) to effect a change in the bladder lining, and even surgery up to and including bladder removal. These treatments and others are normally employed in a trial and error fashion with varying degrees of success. Can d-mannose be utilized as one more weapon in the arsenal of treatments for IC? Although there is no clinical evidence that it can be effective in every or even most cases, we have received anecdotal evidence in the form of customer testimonials from people who suffer from IC, and who have experienced relief from their symptoms as a result of using d-mannose. It is impossible to say by what mechanism this is being achieved since the causes of the disorder are so poorly understood. Recent clinical trials suggest that d-mannose may be effective against strains of bacteria other than E.coli. Perhaps IC is an infection caused by “other” bacteria, as some believe, that are similarly dispatched by d-mannose. Interestingly, it is known that over two-thirds of all IC sufferers have a history of urinary tract infections. Is it possible that prevention and early treatment of ordinary UTIs with regular use of d-mannose may delay or even prevent the onset of IC? We can only speculate, but in any event, d-mannose is harmless and inexpensive, and certainly worth trying as part of any trial and error course of treatment.
D-Mannose Dosage Normal therapeutic dosage is 1/2 teaspoon daily for chronic suffers of UTIs or weekly for preventative measures. It can be mixed with juice, milk or water. According to Dr. Jonathan V. Wright, editor of Nutrition and Healing, during an infection it is recommended to take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon every 3-4 hours. If the infection is not considerably better within 24 hours, it is probably not being caused by E.coli. For women who experience bladder infections related to intercourse, it is recommended taking 1/2 tsp. 1 hour prior to and just after intercourse.
EACH one-half teaspoon (1 scoop): Supplement Facts
Typical Dosage Mix with water or non-citrus juice. Therapeutic dosage - 1/2 to one (1) teaspoon every 2-3 hours or more, as directed by your health professional. May be taken with or between meals. Available in 50 gram and 250 gram powder containers, with a scoop to measure 1 gram.
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