COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2016--
Mannatech®,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a global health and wellness company
committed to transforming lives to make a better world, announced it has
entered an exclusive agreement with Natural Aloe Costa Rica, to purchase
Manapol® powder, which is the highest quality aloe vera gel
extract in the world.
According to Dr. Steve Nugent, Mannatech’s Global Wellness Director and
Chairman of Mannatech’s Global Scientific Advisory Board, “No other
company, aside from Mannatech, has access to true acemannan as defined
by science. Manapol powder supplied from Natural Aloe Costa Rica exceeds
what is required to have true acemannan, which has been defined by the
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) as requiring a molecular weight of one
to two million Daltons. This is where the potency and power of the aloe
vera plant resides.”
Ordinary aloe gel inner leaf powder does not meet the scientific
definition of acetylated, mannose-rich polysaccharides, known as
acemannan. Acemannan requires an atomic weight of at least 1 million
Daltons, and most other aloe products claiming to be acemannan do not
meet these requirements. Mannatech’s Manapol powder has a guaranteed
molecular weight of more than one million Daltons1, testing
higher than any other aloe gel extract, which is what gives it the
extraordinary and scientifically documented effects in human studies.
Natural Aloe Costa Rica has worked closely with Mannatech for many years
to develop the most potent and pure aloe vera gel extract available.
This includes its innovative and proprietary extraction processes that
ensure the gel extract is as pure and potent as possible. Additionally,
Natural Aloe Costa Rica employs cutting edge farming techniques that
produce aloe vera plants that yield a higher volume of aloe gel
containing acemannan.
“Through our exclusive partnership and proprietary extraction method
with Natural Aloe Costa Rica, Mannatech is well positioned as the global
provider of the highest quality, highest potency aloe vera-based
products available on the market today,” said Mannatech’s CEO and
President, Alfredo “Al” Bala. “Aloe vera is a significant part of
Mannatech’s science-backed Glyconutrional technology. This partnership
enables Mannatech to continue to harness the power of Glyconutrition to
the benefit of our customers globally.”
Manapol powder, which supports optimal cellular communication*, is a
pure, premium, 100 percent aloe vera gel extract that is abundant in
acemannan, designed to support a healthy immune system.* As the most
cutting-edge Glyconutritional product available, Manapol powder
additionally may provide gastrointestinal benefits.*
For more than 20 years, Manapol powder has been an essential ingredient
in other Mannatech products. Mannatech’s Advanced Ambrotose®
product and Ambrotose® complex are among the company’s
top-selling products containing the aloe gel extract, and are known for
their cognitive, immune and gastrointestinal benefits.*
Mannatech’s technology has been the subject of numerous clinical tests.
Currently, 19 studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals, 17
human clinical trials have been published and 12 of those studies were
double-blind, placebo-controlled studies — the gold standard for product
validation. To date, Mannatech has obtained 125 patents in major global
markets to help protect its products and formulas, separating it from
other nutritional supplement and direct selling companies. Mannatech’s
products and formulations are manufactured under the strictest quality
controls, with many of Mannatech’s core products certified by NSF
International.
To begin changing your life or the lives of those around you, please
visit Mannatech.com.
1 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) has defined acemannan as
requiring a molecular weight of one to two million Daltons.
About Mannatech
Mannatech, Incorporated, offers a profound wellness experience through a
financially rewarding opportunity that makes a difference in the lives
of people across the world. Through its innovative Glyconutrition
products, Mannatech changes lives, providing an unprecedented level of
natural wellness, freedom and purpose. With more than 20 years of
experience and operations in 25 countries, Mannatech is committed to
changing lives. For more information, visit Mannatech.com.
Please note: This release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases
or terminology such as “intend” or other similar words or the negative
of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s objectives,
strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered
forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be
read in conjunction with all of its filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these
forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks,
uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors include, among
others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain associates and
members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes and
its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech
believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions reflected in
these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to
always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary
statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in
this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on
Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements
contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
*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.
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