Recent research from the The Weizmann Institute of Science indicates that there is another approach to dealing with infections. The majority of infectious diseases are initiated by adhesion of pathogenic organisms to the tissues of the host. Bacterial adherence to mucosa is an initial and important stage to cause urinary tract infection. Recent Studies show that soluble carbohydrates recognized by the bacterial lectins block the adhesion of the bacteria to the binding cells. This blocks adhesion and colonization. The result is that the bacteria can't stay and and are simply flushed out of the system.

D-Mannose is a unique carbohydrate molecule that possesses two unique properties. The first important property is that when consumed orally it is not metabolized like other carbohydrates and instead is excreted by the kidneys into the urine. Secondly, once it is in the urine it has a high affinity to the bacteria lectins that are used to adhere to the urinary tract lining. Once these receptors are filled the bacteria cant bind to the urinary tract wall preventing colonization and are simply flushed out of the system.

D-Mannose is not a drug, it is a nutritional supplement and is naturally occuring in peaches, apples, berries and even produced in the body. It is safe for all ages and nontoxic.