D-mannose
D-mannose is a type of sugar that most fruits have. This particular sugar has an interesting effect on the urinary tract. It can prevent E. coli, the bacteria that cause UTIs, from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract. It does this by encouraging the bacteria to stick to it instead. The sugar then leaves with the urine, making it much easier to expel the bacteria, quickly clearing the infection. People can buy it as a dietary supplement that they can add to their diet, acting as a way to prevent future UTIs. People suffering from bladder infections can also use it In the same manner, combined with other treatments. While the other methods help clear out the infection, d-mannose can prevent further spread inside the urinary tract.
Interestingly, research shows that d-mannose is one of the active substances in cranberries that make it so effective. Anyone who has trouble drinking cranberry juice or getting tablets can use this as an alternative. D-mannose is also present in a variety of fruits, like apples and peaches, but in smaller concentrations. Eating them might provide some small benefit for those hoping to clear out their infection. However, it does have the downside of being bad for people with diabetes, so people should be careful with it.
