This is so disturbing and unnecessary.
D-MANNOSE in POWDERED form has been Life changing for me. I had frequent UTI's caused by e-coli bacteria for many years. I became anti biotic resistant to several antibiotics. It threw me into a deep depression. I have now been UTI free for a year and a half while on D-Mannose in powdered form. I found that capsule form did not work as it is not concentrated enough. Cranberry juice has done nothing for me. For an acute UTI, I take 1 teaspoon rounded (2000+ mg) every 2-3 hours in 1/2 cup of water, for 5 days. Try to wake up throughout the night to take your dose. Taking higher doses may cause diarrhea. Wait for 45 minutes to an hour. Then, drink plenty of water in order to flush out the bladder and get rid of E-Col. For a Preventive Dose, I take 1 teaspoon, two times a day for long term maintenance. I plan to do this indefinitely. Take D-Mannose as early as possible when you first notice symptoms, before the UTI fully develops. I buy PURE D-MANNOSE or NOW brands on from Amazon. I buy the bulk package as there is cost savings. D-Mannose is a simple sugar that is thought to block e-coli bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract and bladder walls. I only wish that I had discovered D-Mannose years ago. I discovered it while researching bladder infections on line where I found interesting studies by DR. OREOLUWA OGUNYEMI, MD.
The problem with D-Mannose in capsule form is that many people think they are getting 2000 mg in one capsule, when in reality they are likely getting 500 gms in one capsule. You need 2000 mgs to treat an active UTI. Manufacturers of D-Mannose in capsule form have been getting away with this misinterpretation for too long. If you look at most bottles of D-Mannose in capsule form, it will say 1000 mgs or 2000 mgs on the bottle. However, look closely at the directions and note that one capsule is likely 500 mgs and that to get 1000 mgs you need to take 2 capsules. To get 2000 mgs, you need to take 4 capsules. Please, be careful and read the directions on the bottle.
I truly wish you the best in conquering this hideous affliction