D-mannose is a simple sugar that may have benefits for urinary tract health. It may also treat a rare condition called carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome (CDGS) type 1b and support gut ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, predominantly in women. They often lead patients to consult a general practitioner (GP), who typically prescribes an antibiotic treatment. Over the course ...

D-Mannose isomerases are pivotal enzymes that catalyse the reversible conversion of d-mannose to d-fructose, representing a central process in carbohydrate metabolism. Their unique ability to mediate ...

D-mannose did not reduce the proportion of women with recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), the randomized, placebo-controlled MERIT trial showed. Over the 6-month study period, 51% of women taking ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: As a woman of 78 years, I’ve managed to avoid having a urinary tract infection (UTI) until two-and-a-half years ago. I thought it might be a good idea to listen to the experts for ...

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body’s well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). The connection ...

D-Mannose is often recommended for the prevention of urinary tract infections. The results of a randomized, double-blind study from the United Kingdom now cast doubt on the effectiveness of the simple ...