Science & Health
D-mannose for UTI Treatment Comparing with Antibiotics
Maybe you always use antibiotic to treat UTI, now you could have a try on D-mannose.
Advantages of D-mannose
When you take D-mannose, it enters the urinary tract quickly and is excreted (as mentioned above, D-mannose is almost not absorbed in human body), E. coli will go with D-mannose when passing through the urinary tract. D mannose is for eliminating bacteria, not for killing bacteria, which determines its effectiveness, warmth and safety.
Key Benefits
- Fast Acting: It is only about 30 minutes for the entire urinary tract circulation which take effect very fast.
- Blood Sugar Safe: The monosaccharide structure of D-mannose does not affect blood glucose, so people with high blood sugar can also take it.
- Mild Effect: Most antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria together, while D-mannose only eliminates harmful bacteria.
- No Drug Resistance: Unlike antibiotics, D-mannose does not cause bacterial resistance.
- Versatile Use: D-mannose can be used to treat urinary tract infections or in combination with antibiotics for maintenance of the urinary tract.
Side Effects of Antibiotics
Following side effects for always using antibiotic:
- Antibiotics may cause allergic reactions such as itching, papules.
- Long term use of antibiotics can lead to dysbiosis of the human microbiota and a decrease in the body's immune system.
- Long term use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.
- Most drugs are metabolized through the liver and kidneys, and drugs may cause liver and kidney toxicity, especially in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction, where the side effects will be more obvious.
Conclusion
Anyway, how to use D-mannose and Antibiotics properly? Please follow your Doctor's advice based on individual situation.

