Cranberry and D-Mannose: A Simple Guide for Your Daily Urinary Wellness Routine
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What cranberry and D-mannose are, and how to choose a routine that fits you
Cranberry and D-mannose are two of the most popular ingredients in urinary wellness supplements. Here's a simple guide to what each one is, how they differ and how to choose the option that fits your routine.
What Is Cranberry?
Cranberries are tart red berries native to North America. Supplements usually use cranberry concentrate or extract, which packs the fruit into a convenient capsule or softgel, without the added sugar found in many cranberry juice drinks.
Cranberries naturally contain compounds called proanthocyanidins, or PACs. The type and amount of PACs can vary widely between products, so it's worth reading the label.
What Is D-Mannose?
D-mannose is a simple sugar found naturally in some fruits, including cranberries, apples and peaches. As a supplement, it comes as a powder or capsule and is popular as a single-ingredient option for urinary tract support.*
Cranberry vs. D-Mannose at a Glance
| Cranberry | D-Mannose | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A fruit concentrate or extract | A naturally occurring simple sugar |
| Common forms | Capsules, softgels, juice | Capsules, powder |
| Good for people who want | A fruit-based daily routine | A single-ingredient option |
Everyday Habits for Urinary Wellness
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Don't hold it. Use the restroom when you need to.
- Choose gentle personal care products if you're sensitive to fragrance.
- Keep a consistent routine that's easy to stick with.
Prebiolume Urinary Wellness Options
- CranShield: cranberry concentrate softgels with vitamins C and E. A simple, cranberry-based daily option. Contains bovine gelatin.
- D-Mannose Pure: 1,500 mg of D-mannose per serving for urinary tract support.* A straightforward single-ingredient choice.
- CranShield Plus Urinary Complete: Pacran cranberry extract with the DE111 probiotic and PreforPro prebiotic. Supports a daily urinary wellness routine.*
A simple way to choose: prefer cranberry? Try CranShield. Prefer a single ingredient? Try D-Mannose Pure. Want cranberry plus probiotic support in one? Try CranShield Plus.
When to See Your Healthcare Provider
Supplements are not a substitute for medical care. If you have pain or burning, fever, back pain, blood in your urine, or symptoms that are new, severe or not going away, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cranberry juice the same as a cranberry supplement?
Not quite. Many cranberry juice drinks contain added sugar and varying amounts of cranberry. Supplements offer a consistent amount in a capsule or softgel.
Can I take cranberry and D-mannose together?
Many people do. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about your own routine.
Where does D-mannose come from?
It's a simple sugar found naturally in fruits like cranberries, apples and peaches.
Always talk with your healthcare provider before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
