Description
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common infections occurring in women. The most immediate risk of a UTI is that it may develop into a kidney infection, with potential partial loss of kidney function. In addition, UTIs are often recurrent, leading to long-term use of antibiotics as a preventative measure or as a treatment. The consequences of frequent and/or chronic antibiotic use, however, are well known, including gastrointestinal and potential immune-related side effects due to disruption of the gut flora; and development of antibiotic-resistant strains and stubborn infections. In addition, chronic low-grade UTIs and repeated antibiotic use are thought to contribute to the development of interstitial cystitis.
Cranberry
Cranberry proanthocyanidins and ᴅmannose sugar are known to inhibit binding of pathogenic bacteria to the mucosal epithelium of the urinary tract.
DMannose
Cranberry proanthocyanidins and ᴅmannose sugar are known to inhibit binding of pathogenic bacteria to the mucosal epithelium of the urinary tract.
ᴅMannose blocks the adherence of specific bacteria such as E. coli to the epithelial cells of the bladder and urinary tract. Normally, bacterial FimH adhesion protein recognizes a mannose-binding lectin, or site, on bladder epithelial cells; however, ᴅmannose inhibits this attachment by occupying the site. ᴅMannose has also been shown to prevent invasion of bacteria into bladder cells, and inhibit biofilm formation (biofilm protects bacteria from antibiotics).
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus species competitively inhibit overgrowth of pathogenic bacterial species; in addition to competing for binding surface, nutrients, and regulating pH in the genitourinary tract, a recent study identified specific proteins on Lactobacillus that have bactericidal activity against E. coli.
UTI D-Mannose Plus should be taken as recommended by a Health Care Professional.
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