Mannose - Is It Just For UTI?
Author: Zachary Thompson

Mannose: is one of the 8 Glyconutrients. It helps to build
tissues and aids with communication between the cells. It
assists the body in strengthening the immune system and
repairing itself. Mannose helps the body produce cytokines,
which fight off infections and serious diseases. It is found in
the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant, which has been used for many
centuries to promote the healing of wounds.

Mannose is similar in structure to glucose. It is a sugar
compound made up of 6 carbon atoms. It is found in many plant
polysaccharides and glycoprotein. Plant polysaccharides are
also known as mannans, hence the name for this saccharide
Mannose.

The liver in order to make glycoprotein absorbs mannose. It is
also absorbed from the intestines walls into the blood stream
and lastly into the cells. Glycoform synthesis in mammals uses
dietary mannose. Mannose is readily absorbed by the body and
clears within several hours. It is made into Glycoprotein in
the liver, intestines, brain and even fetus.

People have been taking diet supplements for over 150 years.
They were 1st given to sailors in the Royal Navy to prevent
scurvy; a disease caused by lack of vitamin C. It was given in
the form of lemon or lime juice, as these fruits are rich in
vitamin C.

Since then other diet supplements have been developed to aid in
prevention of other illnesses and for improvement of health. In
1941 the 1st RDAs were published. They were meant to be a guide
for the basic nutrition intake for the public. The Food and
Nutrition Board of the U.S. National Research Council published
them. In Europe and Canada they publish a similar report.

Since the last 10 years scientists have been researching the
carbohydrate group of foods, among them Glyconutrients.
Scientists, until recently, have not given any importance to
this complex group of foods but now with the advent of
Glycobiology (study of Glyconutrients) research is revealing
new facts about these vital nutrients.

Diet Supplements are best taken at room temperature with cold
water. They will be most effective when taken this way. They
are usually taken on a daily basis. It is important to take
these supplements with your doctor's advice. Supplements cannot
cure diseases but they can help the body protect and heal itself
better.

Taking these glyconutritional supplements will help you to
improve your health and well being. In today's busy world it is
important that we try to maintain our health and we can do this
with the help of supplements such as glyconutrients.

Note: Glyconutrients are not intended to heal, treat, or cure
any disease.


About The Author: Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant.
His clients range from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer
patients and children with Learning Disabilities. To learn if
glyconutrients can help you, visit his
http://www.myglyconutrientstore.com site for a consultation.