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What is D-Mannose and how does it work?
What are the benefits of using D-Mannose for UTIs?
What is the connection between UTIs and gut health?
How do you use D-Mannose supplements and what are some precautions to be aware of?
These are the questions I'll be addressing in today's video.
[Video Transcript Below + Supplement Links Discussed In Video]
Hi, I'm Katie. I'm a registered dietician with Flusso Nutrients where we provide supplement education and professional quality supplement options for you to make the world to nutrition supplements a little bit easier to navigate.
As always, be sure to check with your main nutrition literate healthcare provider before starting anything new is we can't know your full medical history to make a personalized recommendation. So without further ado, let's jump into today's topic.
What is D-Mannose and how does it work?
D-Mannose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide, which is a simple sugar that is structurally similar to glucose. It is found naturally in fruits such as apples, oranges, peaches, blueberries, and cranberries.
It's known for its potential benefits and promoting urinary tract health and preventing UTIs. D-Mannose works primarily by interfering with the adhesion process of harmful bacteria to the lining of the urinary tract. E coli, the most common cause of UTIs have hair-like projections that allow it to adhere to the bladder and urinary tract walls.
Once attached, these bacteria then multiply rapidly and can lead to an infection. D-Mannose acts as a decoy, mimicking the receptors on the bladder and urinary tract walls to which e coli typically binds by binding to the e coli. D-Mannose prevents the bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract lining, effectively flushing them out of the body through urination.
It's important to note that D-Mannose does not kill the bacteria or prevent its growth, but it does prevent it from attaching to the urinary tract, allowing them to be eliminated naturally.
What are the benefits of using D-Mannose for UTIs?
So D-Mannose supplements offer several benefits for people who are prone to UTIs or just looking for a more natural approach to these infections.
The first benefit is the prevention of recurrent UTIs. So by inhibiting the adhesion of the e coli to the urinary tract lining, D-Mannose can help prevent the development of these UTIs.
This natural approach may also reduce the need to have frequent antibiotic use, which is going to minimize the risk of antibiotic resistance.
The second thing that is a benefit is that it can help alleviate symptoms. So by helping to flush out that offending bacteria, the deman can alleviate the discomfort of the symptoms associated with UTI, so that burning sensation with urination, pelvic pain, as well as the urge to urinate.
The next benefit is that it can be a complimentary treatment.
So D-Mannose can be used in conjunction with other treatments, including antibiotics if needed. It may enhance the effectiveness of the antibiotics and support the body's natural defense mechanisms against bacterial infections.
Next, it also has minimal side effects.
So D-Mannose is generally well tolerated with a low risk of adverse effects. The unique mechanism of action makes D-Mannose an attractive alternative to traditional antibiotics, which can contribute to antibiotic resistance as well as disrupt that delicate balance of beneficial bacteria in our guts.
What is the connection between UTIs and gut health?
The relationship between gut health and UTIs are often overlooked, but it does play a vital role in preventing and managing these infections.
Gut dysbiosis can increase your risk for UTIs as harmful bacteria such as e coli can migrate from the gut to the urinary tract leading to infections, a healthy gut microbiome as a barrier, preventing the overgrowth of harmful bacteria.
We know the gut microbiome plays a role in modulating our immune system. A balanced gut supports a robust immune system helping to fight off infections, including UTIs.
Gut dysbiosis can weaken the immune system, make an individuals more susceptible to infections. The repeated use of antibiotics for treating UTIs can disrupt the gut microbiome. Leading to this dysbiosis, this imbalance can increase your risk for recurrent UTIs and other health issues. So by addressing our gut health and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can potentially reduce our risk of UTIs and promote overall wellbeing.
So how do you use D-Mannose supplements?
When incorporating DNOs supplements into your daily routine, it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer or your healthcare provider. Now, although dosage may vary depending on the individual and their specific condition, typical dosages for this supplement are one to two grams per day.
It's important to also drink plenty of water when taking these supplements as adequate hydration is really going to help to flesh out that bad bacteria and support effectiveness of D-Mannose supplements.
D-Mannose can be used in conjunction with other natural remedies such as cranberry supplements or probiotics for added support, and there are many combination supplements that have these ingredients added as well.
If you're taking antibiotics, be sure to check with your healthcare provider to make sure that you're getting the appropriate timing and dosage for the supplement. When choosing a D-Mannose supplement, you want to make sure you're choosing a reputable company, and that is third party testing for puracy quality.
And lastly, many supplements contain many other ingredients, so be sure you're checking the ingredient list on the label to make sure that there are no other ingredients that you may be allergic or sensitive to.
So what are some precautions to be aware of?
D-Mannose is generally considered safe and well tolerated by most individuals if they're taking at the recommended dosages. However, with any supplement, there are potential side effects. Some individuals may experience mild digestive discomfort like bloating or diarrhea when they first start taking D-Mannose.
This is usually temporary and resolves with continued use or dose adjustment. Now, D-Mannose is not known to interact with any medications, but it's always best to check with your healthcare provider first, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions.
It's also recommended to check with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or nursing, and this is just due to there being limited research on the safety of the supplement during pregnancy and nursing. And then lastly, DNOs can potentially impact your blood sugar levels.
So it's important that individuals with diabetes work with their healthcare provider and monitor their blood sugar levels closely.
To wrap up our topic for today,
D-Mannose supplements have emerged as a promising approach to preventing and managing UTIs by interfering with the adhesion of the harmful bacteria to the urinary tract lining.
D-Mannose offers a gentle and effective alternative to traditional antibiotics.
Remember, although supplementation is very beneficial, a balanced diet, adequate hydration and a healthy lifestyle are also going to be really important for maintaining urinary tract health and gut health. If you're interested in trying a D-Mannose supplement, I'll have a quality brand linked in the description box.
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