NOW Foods D-Mannose 500 mg Review

D-Mannose Urinary Support 500 mg Veg Capsules from NOW Foods is listed under Healthy Urinary Tract. The page describes the product as beige with speckles, and notes that natural color variation may occur. The main claim is Cleanses the Bladder. D-mannose is described as a naturally occurring simple sugar that the body uses to help cleanse the urinary tract and maintain a healthy bladder lining. The page states that it is metabolized only in small amounts, with excess amounts rapidly excreted in urine, so it will not interfere with healthy blood sugar regulation. Clinical studies are cited as demonstrating that, when taken regularly, D-mannose promotes normal urinary tract function by cleansing and maintaining the health of the bladder lining. The product is sold in four sizes: 60 veg capsules at $16.99 with 20 servings, 100 veg capsules at $27.99 (in stores only) with 33 servings, 120 veg capsules at $31.99 with 40 servings, and 240 veg capsules at $59.99 with 80 servings. Each serving is 3 veg capsules and provides 1.5 g (1,500 mg) of D-mannose, with 10 calories, 2 g total carbohydrate and 2 g total sugars per serving. Suggested usage is to take 3 capsules 1 to 3 times daily with water or unsweetened juice, such as unsweetened cranberry juice. The label says to store in a cool, dry place after opening. The caution section says the product is for adults only, and that adults should consult a physician if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or having a medical condition, and to keep out of reach of children. Other ingredients are hypromellose cellulose capsule, rice flour, stearic acid from a vegetable source, magnesium stearate from a vegetable source and silicon dioxide. The page says it is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Certifications and labels listed include Halal, Intertek GMP Supplement Certification, Kosher Triangle K, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Made without Dairy, Made without Eggs, Gluten Free, Made without Nuts, Made without Soy and Vegan or Vegetarian. The page notes the product received a 2018 Taste for Life Essentials Award. It is made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. The company describes itself as family and employee owned, and the bottle is made from 100 percent PCR post-consumer recycled resin. The page carries the standard disclaimer that these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The product is listed under Other Supplement Products and the page rating is 4.5 from 11 ratings.