D-Mannose is a carbohydrate very similar to glucose, yet it is not readily metabolized by our bodies like glucose. Simply put, D-Mannose is just sugar — but not the type your body is used to. Since it is not readily metabolized, it tends to pass right through your body and end up in the urinary tract quickly. For people that are worried about calories and diabetes, this reduces the impact this sugar will have on your body.

When consumed, D-Mannose ends up attracting and binding with bacteria floating around in the urinary tract, so they can't stick to the wall of your urinary system. It can also bacteria that are already attached, ultimately flushing them out of your system. It is that fact that makes UTI Slip D-Mannose Powder such a fast-acting solution for most UTIs.

For those looking to take a D-Mannose supplement for the first time, figuring out how it interacts with your system is important. When even a small amount of D-Mannose is consumed, nearly all of it is removed from the bloodstream by the kidneys and deposited into the urine.

Once in the urine, it travels through the urinary tract until it meets up with the E. Coli bacteria. Interestingly, the D-Mannose is chemically attracted to the lectins that the bacteria use to attach themselves to the walls of the urinary tract. Think of the lectins as the suction cups on the tentacles of an octopus. The octopus grabs onto an object with its tentacles and holds on tightly by contracting the suction cups. Anything that interferes with the ability of the suction cups to grip a surface will greatly reduce the ability of the octopus to "hang on." In a similar way, the D-Mannose occupies the lectins so that they are unable to hold onto the wall of the urinary tract, and the bacteria are flushed right out of the body during urination.

The process is safe, fast, effective, and, most importantly, affordable. Best of all is the fact that there are no observed negative side effects when using D-Mannose. This urinary tract powder can be taken by the elderly as well as by children, as both age groups are susceptible to frequent urinary tract infections. You can even give D-Mannose to your pets (in smaller doses), as some are prone to UTIs as well. You can check out ourUTI Pets D-Mannosesupplements and see how they can benefit your dogs, cats, and other furry friends.

Most of the D-Mannose that is sold comes from China and is created using a process that involves chemicals such as formaldehyde. While this is likely safe to use, we suggest you look for D-Mannose that is not sourced from China and is made from an organic, non-GMO source.

Don't be fooled by some that claim their product is manufactured or bottled in the USA. If they don't list the country their product is sourced from, it's likely that it comes from China.