Mannatech Adds Distinguished Kellogg Professor Robert Blattberg to Board

Here's something for the Mannatech skeptics. Why would such a famous man agree to join the board if it were not a great company, with great products and a great future? Maybe he knows something you don't? You think?

Mannatech announced the addition of Professor Robert Blattberg from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management to the company's Board of Directors. Blattberg replaces outgoing Board member Professor John Axford who is leaving the Board to focus his efforts on new research initiatives with Mannatech, as well as complete the glyconutritional research under a three-year agreement between St. George's University of London and Mannatech.

Since 1991, Professor Blattberg has served as the Polk Brothers Distinguished Professor of Retailing and Director for the Center for Retail Management within Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is currently on a one-year leave of absence and is a visiting professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Previously, he held the title of the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing and served as Director of the Center of Marketing Information Technology for University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.

"We are quite pleased to have someone with Professor Blattberg's knowledge and expertise in global retail marketing join our Board," said J. Stanley Fredrick, lead director on Mannatech's Board. "His vast experience and published accomplishments speak volumes about his ability to assist organizations in achieving success through solid marketing strategies and principles."

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Federal Court Issues Markman Ruling in Favor of Mannatech's Ambrotose® Patents

(Business Wire) Mannatech, Incorporated announced today that the federal court in the Northern District of Texas issued a Markman ruling in the company’s favor against Glycobiotics International Inc., in a patent infringement lawsuit based on Mannatech’s Ambrotose® and Advanced Ambrotose® products

After considering the plain language of the patents, patent prosecution history and briefing and evidence presented by the parties, the Court issued a Markman ruling effectively shutting down Glycobiotics’ interpretation. The Court’s ruling allows Mannatech to continue to pursue its patent infringement claims against Glycobiotics International Inc., with a trial setting expected for late fall.

Mannatech is currently pursuing two patent infringement lawsuits against Glycobiotics International Inc., and K.Y.C. Inc., d/b/a Techmedica Health Inc. The lawsuits, which are still pending, are in response to several competitors using Mannatech’s technology to create and offer copycat products.

“We are encouraged by this ruling that validates our cutting-edge research and development in the ground-breaking field of glyconutrients,” said Terry Persinger, president and CEO of Mannatech. “Our domestic and international patents on our formulations for glyconutritional dietary supplements, Ambrotose® and Advanced Ambrotose®, are a result of years of research and development and we plan to continue protecting these patents against infringement. We believe this favorable ruling should govern future disputes concerning the scope and meaning of these specific patents.”

Glycobiotics challenged Mannatech’s patents by attempting to convince the Court that Mannatech’s patents only cover compositions of highly-purified, pharmaceutical-grade individual saccharides. Mannatech vigorously opposed this narrow construction, asserting that the patents’ language and history make it clear that the patented compositions cover all-natural dietary supplements and are not limited to formulas of individual, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.

BloggingStock Calls People Stupid...

Apparently, the author of this blog thinks anyone buying stock in the world leader of Glyconutritional products is stupid. He mentions how the CEO removed himself of his position to focus his efforts on field leaders. At the end of this blog there is a place to leave a comment. I usually leave a comment, but I don't ever get it published for some reason. Hmmm, I wonder why that is? Anyway, this time I saved my post, as I assumed it would not be published- which it wasn't- surprise! My comment is listed following the pasted blog below this. I want to share some of what doesn't ever get to make its way onto the internet. For those of you new to Glyconutritionals. This is but a mere tip of the iceberg.

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Mannatech (MTEX): Still making money because people are still stupid

When the XFL failed after just one season, I breathed a sigh of relief: Apparently it really was possible to lose money by assuming that the American public is stupid.

Well Texas-based multi-level marketer Mannatech (NASDAQ: MTEX) has proven that the assumption of stupidity is alive and well as a means of making money -- or at least keeping your stock price from collapsing even more than it already has.

On Tuesday afternoon, founder Sam Caster resigned as CEO to "allow him to step back from operating responsibilities to focus his efforts on working with field sales leaders to transition to Mannatech's new global wellness sales program."

The press release didn't even mention the Texas Attorney General's investigation that has pummeled the stock of late -- a pretty brazen case of corporate spin. Even if Caster really is resigning to work with field sales leaders, isn't that indicative that the company is facing pretty serious problems? And remember, Mannatech's army of associates is its bread and butter. If that's in disarray (it is), the whole company is a train-wreck (it is).

So how did the stock respond? It was up more than 3% on Wednesday, and continued to rise on Thursday.

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My personal response to this, which was not posted.

I don’t know if calling your readers stupid is such a good idea. Maybe its stupid to not buy the stock when it is at this low.

I understand the CEO of the company has resigned to focus his efforts in assisting field sales leaders. Remember, he is the founder of the company. So he is going to do whatever it takes to make things run as smooth as possible. It’s like that saying- if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. How much of a difference do you think his undivided attention to this will help the company? I’m sure it will help in an amazing way, as experts have taken this into consideration. So of course the stock was up and continued to rise. We’ll see what happens from here. Is stupidity alive and well as you state?

And by the way. The “army of Associates” is not in disarray. All of this has actually strengthened it like you would not believe. Contrary to what you may believe, the whole company IS NOT a train wreck.

It’s so interesting to see the outside perspective compared to what is really going on. It basically brings into light the sheer ignorance of those (followers) that believe everything on the internet and the distinct few who actually investigate behind the scenes. Of course there are a select few that know what is really going on. It is just a matter of time before one brave journalist comes into light with the truth to expose the big tyrants out to shut down MTEX.

One Soda a Day May Boost Risk for Heart Disease

Drinking just one soft drink a day — whether diet or regular — may boost your risk of getting heart disease, a new study shows.

That is because a soda habit increases the risk of developing a condition called metabolic syndrome, according to the new research, and that in turn boosts the chance of getting both heart disease and diabetes.

Is This About Health Hazard or Threat of Market Loss?

The big news on Glyconutritionals is that Texas Attorney Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to stop a company that he says markets nutritional supplements as being able to cure certain diseases, including cancer. The lawsuit accuses related parties of operating "an elaborate scheme designed to promote the sales of Mannatech's dietary supplements."

Documents filed in Travis County District Court allege Mannatech's "deceptive practices" pose a health risk to seriously ill consumers who may forgo medical attention because of the company's claims.

Is this political? Does it have anything to do with an emerging market (Wellness) that will systematically narrow the sickness business for the pharma giants? The case above demonstrates the position the pharmaceuticals have established for themselves in anything to do with health. Preventive nutrition and natural remedies to help the body ward off illness have been around since the beginning of time, as use of these regimens are becoming more and more common. Yet, it is the pharmaceutical drugs that have become one of the leading causes of death and injury, NOT nutritional supplements. Do you think its time for a change? It has already started.

Welcome to the beginning of The Wellness Revolution! Vive Le Revolucion!

NewScientist Article: "Sugar supplement may treat immune disease"

NewScientist Magazine had a recent article on how a "sugar supplement may sweeten the overactive immune cells responsible for autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and type 1 diabetes and stop them attacking the body's tissues."

Hmmm... this is a very novel approach. You think? Actually providing a direct source of necessary sugars available to cells in quicker and greater quantities. I mean really, this is an entirely different approach of supporting and sustaining health and wellness instead of fighting disease. But wait isn't there a company that has already thought of and developed this- say- over ten years ago?

"A large number of proteins in the body are modified by the attachment of sugar molecules to their surface through a process called glycosylation, and altered glycosylation has been implicated in some autoimmune diseases."

BTW, the article mentions info on a specific sugar found in the Glyconutritional blend product.

Get amazing info about this- check out the article here...

Glyconutritionals do not treat, cure or prevent diseases, and should not be taken in place of a doctors care or proven therapies. The body heals itself. It is up to you to put into it what it needs...

Angie Rhoads- Deceived By ABC's 20/20

Many of you watched the distorted feature story on 20/20 about Glyconutrients on Friday June 1st. You may already know that the CEO of the Global Leading Company in Glyconutritionals was interviewed and deceived with what aired. There was also another person used in their tabloid media tactics.

Angie Rhoads, with stage III cancer in her brain, was interviewed. Angie had refused traditional therapies of radiation, chemo and drugs. Instead she chose to take Glyconutritional supplements. On the air 20/20 stated there was no change with the cancer brain scan since starting the Glyconutritional products. The reality is that Angie was cancer free at the time of filming. "No change" actually meant there was no cancer since the last scan. Why did 20/20 decide to leave out this information from the story?

Tabloid T.V. at its best is all I can say. A real tragedy for what I used to consider a reputable broadcast show. Now, I personally view the program is as reputable as one of those tabloid magazines you see at a grocery store checkout. Really..... How could you not? Think about this; How many other stories have they done that were manipulated to tell the story they wanted the public to percieve? Makes you wonder doesn't it?

You know what's kind of funny? I actually feel embarrassed for them (20/20). It's like they gave the story to some desperate media student looking for exposure. You have to wonder how many other programs like 20/20 do the exact same thing. Why? For ratings? A great story? What a shame...

Check out Angie Rhoad's blog as she tells her side.

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BTW- Glyconutritionals do not treat, cure or prevent diseases, and should not be taken in place of a doctors care or proven therapies (20/20's reason for airing). The body heals itself. It is up to you to put into it what it needs...

20/20 Does a Number on Glyconutritionals

As many of you are already aware. 20/20 did a feature story on the Leading Company in Glyconutritionals on Friday June 1st. It was tabloid TV at its finest. I for one am amazed at how this so called report is biased, twisted, and absolutely wrong. How it could be passed off as news raises a brow at the credibility their other stories may have. Aren't these type of stories suppose to show both sides instead of these distorted-edited one-sided versions of what they would like everyone to believe? Makes you wonder how much of a hand they have in carrying out the drug companies' agenda, or is it just a coincidence?

In the interview 'Jim' desperately tries to get the CEO to say something damaging, as 'Jim' repeatedly asks if the product cures cancer. How many times did he have to be told "nutrients don't cure anything." Of course the edited-version of the interview did not show any of this. It merely shows a few strategically placed clips of the interview. It's very clear that 20/20 was out to get the Company behind Ambrotose in the way they manipulated the story. It is a shame really that broadcast media resorts to such practices in their quest for a "good story." What a disappointment.

This Leading Company in Glyconutritional technology does not encourage or endorse the notion that the products treat, cure or mitigate diseases. The Company promotes Wellness not alternative medicine. It is committed to improving lives by actively researching and responsibly developing nutritional supplements which truly have the highest standards in the industry.

Despite the distortions of this recent media attention, the Company has received mention in two prestigious magazines; BusinessWeek (12th in list of 100 Hot Growth Companies) and The Wall Street Journal.

Below is the first part of the unedited 20/20 interview. The Company was smart to do their own taping. Get the full story and make your own decision.

Glyconutritional Company on 20/20

I believe the upcoming Glyconutrients feature on ABC's 20/20 will be negative. As usual it will be perceived as "one of those multi-marketing schemes" making outrageous claims on a "wonder tonic."

There are quite a few inexperienced independent distributors that get carried away, or don't know the rules and regulations. In defense of MLM companies, the majority of independent distributors are aware and educate their reps to enforce that Glyconutrients do not treat or cure any medical conditions. But there are those that are not aware or do not make an assertive effort, and predicatively those are the ones 20/20 will do the report on.

In the four minute video teaser of the upcoming segment on the 20/20 web site, a young girl is interviewed who had a large tumor removed from her brain, but who is now refusing all traditional medical treatments in lieu of glyconutritional products. She confidently believes it will cure cancer. There is also, of course, the obligatory "hidden camera" footage of distributors at opportunity meetings...

20/20 airs on Fridays on ABC at 10pm. View the video preview by clicking on the link "Sugar Pill Treats Cancer?" here: http://abcnews.go.com/2020

Nobody Cares...

In my quest to share the discovery of Glyconutrients with the rest of the world my sister recently said to me- "Nobody Cares!"

Don't get me wrong. My sister is fully aware of the benefits of glyconutrients, as she is a consumer of the products, and knows all too well the support they provide in personal health and wellness. To say she has had positive personal experiences with glyconutritionals would be an understatement.

My sister has seen the time I've invested in researching the journals, publications, and product knowledge to share the knowledge with others. She thinks there is too much negativity, skeptics and nay-sayers...

"Nobody Cares!"

Now I ask you. How is one to feel when your own sister, a smart independent registered nurse, shoots you off your horse like that? I was actually surprised at first. I mean, she is a nurse afterall, right? Why doesn't she "get it?" Wouldn't it make sense for someone in her line of work to want to share the knowledge of glyconutrients with others to better their quality of life?

Really, think about it. If the entire planet was "open" to learn about this, how much of a difference could this make on a Global scale?

I keep hearing my sister's voice in my head. "Nobody Cares!"

I suppose I could give in and succomb to the pharmaceutical giants' control of the "sickness business" and be influenced by one of those happy-flowery drug commercials I see on tv. Wait a minute. Should I take the advice of those commercials or listen to the advice of the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins who was listed by TIME Magazine and CNN as one of the top doctors in America. Dr. Benjamin Carson was quoted in a published article saying we all need to be taking Glyconutrients.

Those words keep ringing... "Nobody Cares!"

Dr. Emil Mondoa, MD and author of, "Sugars that Heal" has published interviews promoting the benefits of glyconutrients.

"Nobody Cares!"

Dr. Alex Omelchuck was debilitated from a massive brain aneurism until he did the research and began consuming glyconutrients. Now Dr Omelchuk travels the world sharing his remarkable story of recovery and how we have adopted the wrong (pharmaceutical) paradigm for treating disease. He explains in a “no nonsense” manner how mother nature placed life-giving plants on our planet and how we can utilize powerful plant extracts and concentrates to “heal ourselves”.

Dr. John Rollins, a former Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Howard University's School of Medicine, award winning senior patent examiner for over 2 decades at the US Patent/Trademark Office who examined patent applications for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical technologies. Dr. Rollins is an Embryologist and a specialist in bio-molecular biology. His job at the Patent Office was to evaluate and review all new discoveries of bio-affecting compounds and compositions in both the drug and nutritional arenas. He stated Glyconutritional technology "stood head and shoulders above the rest... This discovery might provide the single biggest opportunity to impact health from both ends of the spectrum."

"First, glyconutrients are essential for normal defense functions, making them one of the best strategies for reducing the risk of disease. Second, they are also necessary to support the normal functions of repair, making them one of the most critical strategies for supporting the body's normal healing functions."

"Nobody Cares!"

Today a good number of doctors and scientists "get it." Results motivated studies are being conducted by the Ugandan government for the beneficial impact of Glyconutrients on their countries' population suffering from AIDs and Malaria.

Tens of thousands of orphans from around the world have been positively impacted by consuming glyconutrients, for FREE by the way!

"Nobody Cares!"

There are those nay-sayers that state there is no science to it. Glycoscience/Glycomics is relatively new. Let's see there have been quite a few publications on it. Just to name a few:

-Acta Anatomica published an etire issue on Glyco Sciences
-MD New's multiple articles
-Science Magazine published an entire issue on Glycobiology
-A technology magazine, which I can't reveal, stated Glycomics was one of 10 technologies that will change the world.
-Harper's Biochemistry, first year medical text, lists eight vital sugars in a chapter on glycoproteins
-Scripp's Institue received $34 million grant to do research

"Nobody Cares!"

I have to say- I DO CARE! There is something to it! Glyconutrients are not "new" - they have been around probably forever and used to be found in our daily food- but no more. They have been re-discovered and combined into products; products that support and nourish our cells. Everyone on the planet needs to know about this- simple as that...

Now that I think about it in retrospect, when my sister said "Nobody Cares," I think what she really meant was "No One Will Listen!" Hmmm... I guess the question is, how do I get people to listen?

Video Parodies Drug Companies and Conventional Healthcare System
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS!

"Many are furious about the truth being exposed. This film documents the problems with a health care system that supports the many and frequent scams evil marketing geniuses employed by drug companies foist on an unknowing public every day. A Washington Post article focuses on a relatively new, and some say increasing, phenomenon dubbed "disease mongering." Drug makers maintain that the drug ads help people who are suffering with illness, but critics remain skeptical that disease mongering encourages people to think they need prescription drugs whey they may not."

Watch the "highly acclaimed video causing a flood of hatemail."

Prescription for Disaster -- You Need to Watch This Video!!

This film documents the problems with a health care system that supports the many and frequent scams evil marketing geniuses employed by drug companies foist on an unknowing public every day.

Dr. Herbert Schraw of Toledo, Ohio, adds:

"Everyone should watch this video. People really believe that the FDA is there to protect the public and the drug companies function in some benevolent altruistic mode of just helping the sick get well. Drug companies are concerned with the bottom line and the FDA is heavily pressured by the manufacturers to approve the product. The simple fact is that is a recipe for corruption and graft.

"The worrisome aspect is that the mainstream media continuously ignores the problems with drugs and their fatal potential. The media reports about the 'miracles' of medicine every day in their broadcasts but rarely if ever reports regularly about their dangers and adverse reactions.

"If the media kept a body count of the deaths attributed to medicine the way they track the casualties of the Iraq war maybe people would finally wake up to the potential risks of one of America's leading causes of death ... medical care."

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In the United States alone, natural and organic personal care sales have skyrocketed to $4.3 billion and are expected to increase 50 percent in less than four years, according to a 2006 study referenced on MarketResearch.com. But few consumers really understand that skin care products billing themselves as natural or organic may not be free of age-inducing ingredients.

The Global Leader in Glyconutritional products, has the answer. This month it will begin offering its revolutionary Optimal Skin Care System, a line of products that are absolutely free -- free of preservatives, colorants and fragrances. How did they manage that? The secret is the exceptionally pure and enhanced water technology used in the products.

Enhanced Water Solves Age-Old Dilemma

Independent Research Group to Analyze Extensive Database to Determine the Health Benefits of Glyconutrients

The leading company in Glyconutritional products has awarded a grant to independent researchers to analyze a database of more than 1 million aging- and immune-related biomarkers to determine the relationship between changes in these measurements and the consumption of glyconutrients.

The database contains biomarkers taken from more than 7,000 people who have consumed glyconutritional products over the last 13 years. It also contains biomarkers taken from more than 13,000 people who have consumed supplements from other companies during the same period. Researchers will compare changes in biomarkers between the two sets of consumers.

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The Leading Company in Glyconutritionals is Recognized for Research Showing GI Bacteria Can Break Down Complex Carbohydrates in Glyconutritional Supplements

Home to nearly two-thirds of the body's immune system, the digestive tract is a biological ecosystem that is still an enigma to medical science. While it is recognized that some plant-based carbohydrates are among the best-known immune system regulators, science knows little about whether the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can assimilate some of these complex substances or, once metabolized, how these substances might exert their immune-modulating effects.

Research showed that GI bacteria, indeed, are capable of breaking down these complex carbohydrates. Read more...

Carbohydrate research is growing throughout the scientific community. Recognizing that certain plant polysaccharides exert potent effects, the glyconutritional leader is focused on finding the most efficacious and powerful sources of immune- modulating saccharides found in nature.