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One caveat with D-mannose is that it is only effective with UTIs caused by E. coli infection. While this accounts for about 90% of cases, there are 10% that will not benefit from this treatment. In this case, supplements that help disrupt biofilms can be useful in treating and preventing UTIs.
Mannose is a naturally occurring sugar that is considered to be a safe alternative for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The success rate or treatment of UTIs through the use of mannose is rated to be as high as 80 to 90%. The kind of UTI-causing bacteria that mannose works on to disable their effects and relieve symptoms of UTI, cause a majority of all UTI cases.