Now Foods, Mannose Cranberry, 90 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Mannose Cranberry – D-mannose and cranberry extract in vegetarian capsules

Now Foods Mannose Cranberry is a food supplement that combines two ingredients: D-mannose and cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) fruit extract. Two vegetarian capsules contain 900 mg of D-mannose and 500 mg of cranberry extract standardised for proanthocyanidins (PACs). The recommended use is 1–2 capsules twice a day, so the daily amount is two to four capsules. The bottle contains 90 capsules, or 45 servings of two capsules. The capsule shell is made of plant cellulose and, according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

What are D-mannose and cranberry extract?

D-mannose is a simple sugar, or monosaccharide, that is chemically a close relative of glucose. In nature it occurs in small amounts in several fruits and berries, including cranberries. Food supplements use pure D-mannose as a powder with a mildly sweet taste. The American cranberry is a plant of the heather family native to North America, whose red berries naturally contain proanthocyanidins, or PACs, which belong to the polyphenols. The cranberry extract in this product is made from the fruit and standardised for its PAC content so that the composition is consistent from batch to batch. No nutrient reference value has been established for either ingredient, which is why the nutrition table shows only their amounts per two and per four capsules.

How to use?

Take 1–2 capsules twice a day, for example in the morning and in the evening, and swallow them with a glass of water or another drink. Do not take more than four capsules a day in total – do not exceed the recommended daily amount. If you also use other products containing D-mannose or cranberry, add up the amounts. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place and always out of the reach of children.

Key features

• 900 mg D-mannose – in two capsules, i.e. one serving.
• 500 mg cranberry extract – from the fruit of the American cranberry, standardised for proanthocyanidins (PACs).
• Flexible dosing – 1–2 capsules twice a day, up to four capsules a day.
• 90 capsules – 45 servings of two capsules per container.
• Vegetarian capsule – suitable for vegetarians and vegans according to the manufacturer.
• Non-GMO and kosher – according to the manufacturer’s certifications.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Mannose Cranberry is intended for adults only who want to use a food supplement containing D-mannose and cranberry extract. As the capsule shell is made of hypromellose, a plant cellulose, and the formula contains no animal-derived ingredients, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians according to the manufacturer. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition. Remember that a food supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Composition, quality and storage

Besides D-mannose and cranberry extract, the capsules contain only excipients: a hypromellose capsule shell, silica and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but it is produced in a GMP facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO and kosher certified. The country of origin is the United States: the product is made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968. Store the bottle in a cool, dry place after opening.