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Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the leading innovator and provider of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, recently presented product research at the 9th Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference and Expo, which was held in Clearwater, Fla., on June 22-23, 2012.

The open-label human clinical trial showed that intake of Mannatech products resulted in statistically significant improvements in numerous self-reported measures of physical and mental health, quality of life, memory, and elbow and knee pain reduction.* The 15 retired football players who participated in the study took Mannatechs Ambrotose complex powder, Omega-3 with Vitamin D3, Ambrotose AO capsules, PhytoMatrix caplets and PLUS caplets.

The study was authored by Dr. Robert Sinnott, Dr. Rolando L. Maddela, Dr. Sejong Bae and Dr. Talitha Best. Dr. Sinnott is the CEO and Chief Science Officer at Mannatech, and Dr. Maddela is the Clinical Research Administration Manager at Mannatech. Dr. Bae is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of North Texas Health Science Centers School of Public Health in Fort Worth, Texas; Dr. Best is a Research Fellow in the Nutritional Physiology Research Center, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.

The International Society of Sports Nutritions annual conference and expo brings together scientists, physicians and athletes interested in sharing the latest science evaluating nutritional and behavioral approaches to optimizing human health and performance. More information about the meeting can be found here: https://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/CONBrochures/issn9thannualco.pdf

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

This study was funded by Mannatech.

About Mannatech

Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most around the world. Mannatechs proprietary products are available through independent sales Associates around the globe including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Mexico and Namibia. For more information, visit Mannatech.com.

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