Damon I whole heartily agree with you. I would hate to see this section turn into a “snake oil and barkers convention”. Our disabled and handicapped need help and compassion, not false hope from Dr. Pasternack’s secret formula and elixir. By the way this Aberotose stuff has been known to turn common metal into gold if you buy enough and dissolve it in whiskey.
Yes Damon, this thread should be shut down. But then again it may give some of our unfortunate brother and sisters an insight to the ways some low life’s make their money. If enough people are as disgusted as myself and say so these predators may just slither away.
Oh, by the way I have wheelchair that will go anywhere and it is guardenteed not to RUST, BUST, or COLLECT DUST for thirty days or I’ll double your money back* shipping and handling applies**
* Check must be made out to cash and over a thousand dollars.
Cash always welcome.
** Shipping and handling will be assessed at time of delivery and must be paid in cash.
The Lack
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Oh, for goodness sake, leave it alone. This kind of stuff is always going to get posted. If you ignore it, they get bored and go away. Some people find solace in cures that others do not benefit from. That is common in all aspects of medicine. Quit name calling and just go home and ignore it. Mahalo, Pam.
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
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"Oh Crap, She's up!"
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
Well said pslamont.This product is NOT a cureall.I would like to see this product work for whoever takes it.I agree there is a lot of scams but i never said give me a creditcard# or you have to buy this product from me.I just shared my personal story with everybody and left the topic open for people who want to try this.I have gotten a lot of calls and hope the people who try it share positive story's with all of you. paul24
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From the same Wikipedia article:
Texas Attorney General civil complaint
Mannatech came under investigation by the Texas Attorney General on October 27, 2006 for alleged violations of that state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act. [15] In response to this criticism, Mannatech’s founder and chief executive officer at the time, Samuel L. Caster, offered his view: "We walk the fine line of always stating our case appropriately and always training our people: We're not into the treatment, cure or mitigation of disease. We're into the improvement of quality of life. Now, who can benefit from good nutrition? Sick people, well people, everybody. Everybody benefits from good nutrition." [15] On July 5, 2007, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott formally charged Mannatech, Inc., Sam Caster, and several related entities with operating an illegal marketing scheme in violation of state law. A press release stated, "Today’s enforcement action stems from a large-scale investigation by state authorities, who examined Mannatech’s dubious claims about the health benefits of its products." [3] In response to the civil complaint, Mannatech expanded its compliance department and began to provide periodic reports to the Attorney General's office to ensure that the marketing efforts of its affiliate network adhere to appropriate guidelines. [4] Mannatech settled the civil complaint on February 26, 2009 by agreeing to pay $4 million in restitution to clients who purchased products and $2 million to the state to cover its costs in the case. In addition, Sam Caster agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty and steer clear of any type of leadership position or employment relationship with Mannatech for five years. [16] When discussing the settlement at a news conference, Abbot stated, "Bottom line, this is a warning to the general public: Be wary of phony claims of magic cure-all pills or false hope in a bottle. You could be duped into purchasing something that has no real effect and no real value." [17] Mannatech did not admit wrongdoing; settling was easier than debating Abbott, according to current CEO Wayne Badovinus. "If they do it again, we will ensure they get put out of business," Abbott said. [18]
Choice quotes from the above:
"We're not into the treatment, cure or mitigation of disease." - Mannatech
"Be wary of phony claims of magic cure-all pills or false hope in a bottle. You could be duped into purchasing something that has no real effect and no real value." - Texas Attorney General
"If they do it again, we will ensure they get put out of business" - Texas Attorney General
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More from the Wikipedia article (I missed the best bit) :
Independent research
The body cannot digest Ambrotose, as it lacks the enzymes needed. [6] Prominent glycobiologist Dr Ronald Schnarr of Johns Hopkins told 20/20 in a June 1, 2007 interview, "All of the sugar building blocks that we need in our body are made from the most common foods we eat."[7] Dr Hudson Freeze, another leading glycobiologist[7] said this about glyconutrients: "There are authentic, scientific studies that have looked at people drinking these kinds of materials, and it doesn't really do anything except increase flatulence."[7]
Did you have a bad experience with ambrotose?
Perhaps this man at John Hopkins has been to busy to notice that the chief science officer of Mannatech Dr Sinnot received science of the year award at the Scripps conference for complimentary and integrative Medicine.
His award 1st place was for his poster board on the many different functions one of them being that the good bacteria produce the enzymes
that breaks down the glyconutrients (polysaccharides primarily in the small intestine
Dr Sinnot received second place for his poster board on how the Ambrotose or glyconutrient complex acts as a prebiotic feeding the probiotic bacteria thus stimulating their proliferation and many other functions.
These studies were then published in the journal of prebiotics and probiotics these studies can be viewed at pub med or www.mannatechscience.com
Nannette Jesch
Can you believe this nutrition4life person? Actually steering you to the manufactures web site designed to fill you with a bunch of hoopla, hype, and ballyhoo then this site asks you to buy the product, go figure. Just how stupid do these people think punaweb folks are?
I guess if you are persistent enough somebody will finally bite.
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I've been watching the to and fro on this subject with some amusement. It is in the nature of mankind to want to believe in 'magic cures' and to subscribe to conspiracy theories (stuff 'they' don't want you to know, etc.)However, two basic rules are still as valid as ever."If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" and a quote from Phineas T. Barnum of Barnum and Bailey Circus fame "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public". That said, there is some evidence that the power of the mind can exert stong influence over the body, such that if you believe something works strongly enough, then there may be a short term improvement in whatever ails you, but eventually we all die one way or another. "You pays your money and takes your choice"
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Reading the above comments and trying to be fair, I am not an advocate for Mannetech or any other product, what works for one person, may not
work for someone else. There are many products available through network marketing promoting good health. Health food stores also offer a large assortment of items for many ailments.
It is up to the individual to decide whether they want to try a certain product and they are quite capable of researching the information on the internet and making up their own mind!
Many companies have found themselves in trouble because of the exaggeration of their claims.
( http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/On-y...lth-claims)
Noticed with the posting about the Texas investigation, nobody mention the following articles.
( http://www.allaboutmannatech.com/mannafe...entatives/
( http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/n...leid=21553&zoneid=8
If I do decide to take vitamins or any other product, I would prefer to take something that has been checked for quality, instead of a product or pills made who knows where!
( http://www.natap.org/2009/newsUpdates/030209_01.htm)
( http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles...e_5699.cfm
( http://health.usnews.com/blogs/heart-to-...e-not.html
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