NOW Foods Supplements, D-Mannose 500 mg, Non-GMO Project Verified, Healthy Urinary Tract*, 120 Veg Capsules

During two different trips to India I got UTIs. Thankfully I was in a hotel that could call a doctor to prescribe proper antibiotics. But the embarrassment, pain, and stress of dealing with a UTI in India was a nightmare to deal with. So before yet another month-long trip to India, I started doing some reading and found positive results with D-Mannose. I decided to order some and give it a try. (I figured I already had antibiotics, so if the D-Mannose didn't knock out the UTI, I'd still be able to take the Cipro.)When you get sick in India, you're never sure where it came from, but you can at least narrow it down to a few different things that may have caused it. In my case it was either the 15 hour flight between the states and India, the long (8 hours+) day-trips with no bathroom break, and/or possibly the water I was drinking contained trace amounts of E. Coli. So I began taking D-Mannose as a preventative measure before our flights to India or anytime I knew I'd be going for a long time without access to a proper restroom.That was over a year ago and my husband and I now live in India. I haven't had an actual UTI since using D-Mannose. Even with our reverse osmosis system, the water quality here is terrible. We even purchased a Berkey water filtration system to help purify our drinking water further. It helps, but at the end of the day you can't control when or where you'll find a bathroom.Recently we drove to visit another city and I wasn't able to use the restroom for 9 hours. NINE HOURS. I was pretty much guaranteed to get a UTI. And sure enough, I started getting that all-too-familiar burning, aching pain in my bladder and below. Right away I started taking D-Mannose, a TrueNature Cranberry supplement, Cystex (for the pain) and no UTI.I *never* travel without D-Mannose. I have both the capsules and the powder - both work great, but I have found it's easier for me to take the pills when I'm on-the-go. Without hesitation, I would recommend this to any woman (or man) who suffers from "traveler's UTI". I can actually go on long trips again without worrying about getting bladder infections because I can take D-Mannose as a preventative measure, and the fact I don't have to keep pumping my body full of antibiotics makes this supplement a life-saver. This stuff is amazing. It's like UTI-be-gone.(Side-note: In addition to taking D-Mannose, Cranberry Supplements and Cystex, I also try to cut back on my sugars and caffeine. So if you notice you keep getting UTIs, try to cut back on your sugar and caffeine intake. The week before I know I'll be going on a long trip, I usually won't drink coffee and I cut back on my sweets. It's another small but helpful way to help with a bladder infection when you're taking D-Mannose or antibiotics).*****Update 07/14/2016: It's been four years since I posted this review and I wanted to add that as a result of the antibiotics I had taken in the past for UTI's I basically destroyed my gut bacteria and I ended up needing upper and lower scopes done. I was put on a restricted diet and suffered horrible depression, anxiety and insomnia (leaky gut, serotonin and various vitamin deficiencies). I am now taking lots of probiotics (which are also very important for urinary health too folks!) and working on healing my gut, but I am very wary of taking any antibiotic unless I absolutely have to, so D-Mannose has become a very important staple in my medicine cabinet.Since I last wrote this review, I've only had ONE UTI that ended up requiring antibiotics. This most recent time I was traveling again and wound up with quite possibly one of the worst bladder infections I've ever had and not surprisingly the antibiotics didn't quite knock it out. After completing the antibiotics I was still experiencing a lot of pain/pressure/aching in my lower back and bladder, my urine still smelled terrible and was cloudy, and it still felt like I was peeing razor blades. The only noticeable change was that I was no longer urinating blood, but all of my other symptoms were still there. I know that antibiotics take a little bit of time to kick-in, trust me, I've taken my fair share of them. But I also know my body and know when they are NOT working.As soon as I got home I took 1000mg of cranberry extract and I just loaded up my water with D-Mannose powder then gulped it all down all at once a few times a day for the next several days (I was told taking a bunch all at once is more effective then spreading it out over the course of the day, but not to do it long-term as Cranberry Extract can cause kidney stones to develop). I was literally *this close* to calling the doctor back up and going back in for another urine analysis. But after taking the Cranberry and D-Mannose my symptoms all finally cleared. I continued to take the Cranberry and D-Mannose for about a week following the antibiotics just for good measure.On another note, I have also used this for my greyhound when she developed a minor UTI a couple years ago (vet tested and confirmed) and it cleared it up for her as well. So it seems this works for pets too!

This is very helpful and has relieved my UTI’s like they say it will

I am the first to admit that I’m horrible at staying hydrated. Add in energy drinks and coffee. As well as the occasional fact that I’d put off peeing to finish something else. I have struggled with UTIs since my teens and it wasn’t until 30 that a friend recommended d-mannose. Yes, I’ve bumped up my water game but I can tell that taking these has made a significant change. Haven’t had a UTI in 3 years. These are amazing, easy to take, no weird taste, no upset stomach, and definitely a good price!

I bought this supplement as it was recommended for helping with urinary health and preventing UTI’s. This has been great for me and my family. We use it anything we feel a little off or something and it helps by the next day. Definitely ask your doctor about this and see if maybe it’s something you should try because it has been a lifesaver for my family.

Great product. I have elder family members on this. I have used it many times definitely works.

This ... is ... a godsend. I honestly don't know how I got by without this product for so long, and I am angry at healthcare practitioners for making us think we need antibiotics for something as basic as a UTI. If you're like me, and you're prone to UTIs, keep this on hand. Taking it as recommended, three capsules three times a day, I often see relief in as little as one day! Bye-bye, doctors! No more hassle, no more unnecessary expenses, no more discomfort. I am sold!

The media could not be loaded. I give my girl this D-Mannose every morning with breakfast as a natural UTI preventative. She suffered horribly with UTIs as a puppy; one infection took 3 months to clear with heavy antibiotics. We've not had any problems since! As you can see, she is not bothered at all by the powder. I bought it after watching some of Dr. Jones' UTI remedy videos on YouTube.

I use D-mannose because I have to use a catheter due to a spinal cord injury and UTI's can be common. I’ve been taking these tablets every day for a few years now and they are extremely effective. I use them for preventative maintenance and so far I haven’t had a UTI in a very long time. I take three tablets a day and that seems to do the trick. NOW is a great brand and their supplements are high-quality. I definitely recommend them.