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What is D-Mannose ?
Welcome to Goldea Health, where we're taking you on a journey through the world of natural supplements. Today, we'll delve deeper into the miraculous properties of D-mannose and why it's an essential ingredient in our products. Along with cranberry and bearberry leaf, D-mannose forms a powerful combination for a healthy bladder. Curious how these ingredients can help you? Read on!D-Mannose , what is it?
D-Mannose, a natural sugar found in various fruits and plants, plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy bladder.
Although our bodies don't produce D-mannose on their own, we can obtain it from food or supplements. Naturally, D-mannose is found in various fruits and plants. Cranberries and apples, among others, contain natural D-mannose. The use of D-mannose supplements in the treatment of urinary tract infections is gaining popularity. This blog post will tell you more about this.
Why take D-mannose for bladder infections?
The wrong bacteria in your bladder
Urinary tract infections are often caused by the intestinal bacteria E. coli. This bacteria is harmless in your intestines, but if it enters your bladder, you can develop a bladder infection. The following symptoms may accompany a bladder infection:
- Frequent urination
- Burning sensation
- Abdominal and/or back pain
- Pain when urinating
An untreated bladder infection can develop into a pyelonephritis.
If you suspect a bladder or kidney infection, always contact your doctor!
The beneficial effects of D-mannose*
Researchers suspect that D-mannose is an excellent choice for treating and preventing bladder infections. Because E. coli bacteria attach themselves to D-mannose, the harmful bacteria leave your bladder during urination. Furthermore, D-mannose doesn't appear to cause any unpleasant side effects. It leaves healthy bacteria unaffected. Your body also doesn't develop resistance, so you can safely continue using D-mannose.
Cranberry and bearberry leaf
Along with D-mannose, cranberry and bearberry leaf form a dynamic duo in our supplements. What makes this combination so powerful? Cranberry has been known for centuries for its beneficial effects on the urinary tract. It's packed with antioxidants and bioactive compounds that help prevent urinary tract infections. Bearberry leaf, on the other hand, contains arbutin, a substance with cleansing properties that has been used since the Middle Ages to maintain bladder health.
Summary
D-mannose is an essential ingredient for a healthy bladder, along with cranberry and bearberry leaf. It describes how D-mannose works against urinary tract infections by preventing the adhesion of E. coli bacteria.
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