The Red Elephant in the Room: D-mannose

You may have seen these around in the supplements aisle. Or you may have seen the name floating around on TV or in books. But what is it actually?

Claude Rodin's The Thinker (date unknown)

"D-mannose...the man nose? Does it have something to do with your nasal cavities?"

D-mannose is actually a type of sugar that helps stop bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urethra. Thus, it is almost a must for those with a UTI if you want to treat without antibiotics. 

Naturally, the instructions provided by manufacturers should be followed (with exceptions such as if you were permitted by a doctor or prescribing practiciioner). The quality of D-mannose will vary from brand to brand so it will pay off to discuss with a nutritionist to see what brands to buy.