Sometimes a UTI catches me off guard, and I’m so uncomfortable I can’t think about anything else. Not to mention wanting to go to the bathroom every five seconds. It totally disrupts my life.
I wanted to share something I’ve had a good experience with: D-mannose. After taking my supplement, I felt relief in about ten minutes.
D-mannose is thought to make it harder for certain bacteria to stick to the urinary tract. It isn’t a proven quick pain reliever, though, so I can’t say for sure why I felt better.
I’ve also taken it when I thought a UTI might be coming on and didn’t have symptoms the next day. That’s what I noticed, not proof that it prevented an infection.
I found mine on Amazon. I’ve also heard good things about Uqora. Their Flush drink packets contain 2 grams of sugar from D-mannose per serving. Personally, I’d rather take a pill.
Uqora products mentioned here
These are Uqora’s products, not the EU Natural Urinary Harmony supplement I used. They have different formulas and amounts of D-mannose.
Uqora Flush
Contains 2 grams of D-mannose per serving, plus vitamin C and potassium citrate. The label lists 2 grams of sugar from D-mannose.
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Uqora Defend
Contains D-mannose, turmeric root extract, green tea extract and vitamin D. This is a different formula from Flush and from my D-mannose and hibiscus blend; it is not an equivalent capsule version.
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