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Mannose is one of the essential glyconutrients or nutritional supplements
that are needed by the body to function properly. These glyconutrients
are not similar with the vitamins and minerals that provide the
person the extra energy to endure his daily tasks; rather, these
are necessary in the upkeep of a healthy and fit body.
What makes it different? According to studies, Mannose is the foundation
of all the glyconutrients and it is involved in most of the fundamental
cell actions such as tissue remodeling and cell interactions.
Unlike the other essential sugars, Mannose molecules are not converted
into glycogen or transformed into another form when ingested but
rather, the entire molecule directly travels to the blood stream
from the upper gastrointestinal tract. And even if the Mannose molecules
remain intact, the distribution process only takes about an hour
to complete.
How does it help the body? Mannose primarily functions as a stimulant
to macrophages with the immune system. These macrophages are special
white blood cells that prevent the entry of foreign invaders by
killing and overwhelming such pathogens. Macrophages are also responsible
for the removal of wastes that usually cause bodily inflammation
and likewise hinder the attack of pro-inflammatory molecules that
cause arthritis and asthma. Mannose prevents the spreading of the
disease and the growth of tumor and cancer cells by blocking the
communication links between them.
Mannose is also a known treatment for urinary tract infections
since the e-coli bacteria causing UTI prefers to attach itself to
the molecules and is thereby released together with the Mannose
molecules when the person urinates. This treatment is 90-percent
effective and does not cause additional side effects.
Apart from the diseases mentioned, mannose plays an active role
in the treatment of other diseases such as HIV, AIDS and Lupus.
It likewise treats diabetic patients by lowering blood sugar and
triglyceride levels. And Mannose reduces the occurrence of symptoms
in painful bladder syndromes.
Where can we obtain Mannose? Mannose molecules are found in eggplants,
cabbages, tomatoes, green beans, cranberry juice, Shiitake mushrooms
and Aloe Vera. Even if mannose can be obtained through the consumption
of natural food items, researchers reveal that there is a limited
supply of Mannose molecules in plants today because of external
factors affecting its production. For instance, the water and soil
components vital to a plant's growth no longer produce enough nutrients.
This is the reason why there are available Mannose-enriched drug
supplements to make sure that the right amount of Mannose is consumed
daily.
What is the proper in take of Mannose? Although beneficial to the
body, a person should never overdose on Mannose because this could
lead to fatigue, malaise, massive uric acid crystalluria and anorexia.
It is best to seek the advice of a doctor before integrating large
quantities with the diet because dosage tolerance varies from one
person to the other.
Without Mannose in our diet, the organs and the body systems cannot
function properly. So add the right amount of Mannose in your diet
today to ensure a healthy body and a sound mind.
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