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A Winning Team
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Champion athletes spread the news about glyconutrients
Ever wonder, on hearing that an athlete has snagged a ltimillion-dollar endorsement deal, whether the chosen star really believes in the product or even uses it?
At Mannatech, the Coppell-based manufacturer of innovative nutritional supplements, that’s never in doubt.
“Our athletes are not paid for their endorsements,” says Butch Johnson, the former Cowboys wide receiver who is now “head coach” of Team Mannatech, a group of successful sports figures enlisted to spread the good news about the company’s supplements. “The only compensation they receive is a free supply of the supplements. Plus we require that they use the products for at least three months so they can determine for themselves how well the products work.”
The result? A chorus of rave reviews from the dozens of athletes involved.
“These products have made a great change in my life,” says track champ Delloreen London, whose international competitions include the 2004 Athens Olympics. “Glyconutrients make me feel better, my recovery time is faster, and I have a lot of energy throughout the day. Not only has my performance improved, but I have peace of mind taking supplements that are healthy and nontoxic.”
Many consumers already know that Mannatech is a pioneer in the study of glyconutrients, plant-based compounds that support wellness at the cellular level, and have stocked up on a range of Mannatech supplements that provide for the basic nutrition and maintenance of the body. What may not be so well-known is that Mannatech’s supplements contain no ingredients banned by sports officials, and two of its products are created especially for the fitness-conscious: EmPact and Sport.
Taking EmPact before physical activity leads to maximum energy production while reducing lactic acid buildup, which can impair performance and lead to muscle soreness, team members say. After a workout, taking Sport will help the body bounce back, they testify.
To hear Team Mannatech members describe them, the supplements are a must-have.
“I always take EmPact 20 to 30 minutes before practice or a tournament match, since it ensures that I will perform at my physical best,” says wrestler Joe Betterman, who in recent years has blazed a trail of victories amid grueling workouts in his quest to join the 2008 Olympic team.
“Taking Sport afterward helps me greatly with muscle recovery, and is the most effective product of its kind I’ve ever encountered. I also drink GlycoSlim chocolate shakes to help manage my weight, which is critical in wrestling.”
According to Abilene-based martial-arts champ Chip Townsend, “Glyconutrients have been instrumental in the success of my extreme training regimen. I have noticed great improvements in my endurance, and recovery time has improved tremendously. With the help of glyconutrients, I was able to compete and win the ISKA World Ultimate Breaking Championship!”
Mannatech’s list of stellar achievers goes on to include world-renowned, elite figures in 70 different sports. Many of them become Mannatech associates based on firsthand knowledge of the benefits they receive from the company’s products.
“These renowned athletes have joined Team Mannatech to promote the benefits of top performance through advanced nutrition,” Mr. Johnson says. “Not only is this a timely message for the young athlete looking for the ‘healthiest’ competitive edge, but it is also a message of hope to an aging population trying its best to maintain a high quality of life.”
To use a phrase familiar in sports, Mannatech may well be the
best game in town.
