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A recent study has examined the effectiveness of D-mannose in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs), providing new insights into its potential as a preventive treatment.

NIHR Alert: D-mannose does not prevent urinary tract infections

Researchers investigated whether D-mannose could prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals at risk. The study found that D-mannose does not reduce the occurrence of UTIs, challenging its effectiveness as a preventive treatment.

This finding provides valuable clarity for those considering D-mannose as a potential option, helping both patients and clinicians make more informed decisions about UTI prevention strategies.

Read the full NIHR alert

The study was funded by the School for Primary Care Research Project No. 385