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....