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U-Tract Complete
Label amount: 1,900 mg
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D-mannose
Also called: Mannose
A simple sugar that may help keep E. coli bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. It's mostly used to help prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs), with mixed results in studies.
Medical Disclaimer
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- Preventing repeat UTIs (mixed results in studies)
- Bladder support alongside cranberry
Found naturally in
- Small amounts in cranberries, apples, peaches, and oranges
Label red flags
- D-mannose amount per serving not listed
- Claims to treat an active UTI
Check with a provider
- UTI symptoms (burning, urgency, fever, or back pain): see your provider. D-mannose doesn't replace antibiotics for an active infection.
- Diabetes: it's a sugar, so ask your provider and watch your blood sugar when starting
- Loose stools or bloating can occur at higher doses
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: not well studied
Supplements that contain it
2 products in the Lesher Wellness store list d-mannose on the label.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
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UT Intensive Chewables
Label amount: 2,000 mg
Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.