Mannatech’s Cease and Desist… again!
Apparently Mannatech’s lawyers still do not know how to read English, think that their web compliance policy applies internet-wide and freedom of speech is as worthless as their own products . I wrote repeatedly that Mannatech’s products have never been proven to work but Mannatech’s own sales people write that it cures everything known to man. They go after the guy speaking the truth in order to maintain their web of lies.
I wrote about Mannatech previously here…
- Mannatech sends me a cease and desist
- Mannatech: Overpriced Sugar Pills
- Mannatech Strikes again with Holy Water!
- Herbal Remedies’ aren’t without risks
Now, let me prove my point, first a little background, this is not me but outlines how Mannatech works.
- Using the term nutraceutical implies that the product has a demonstrated physiological benefit or provide protection against a chronic disease without having to PROVE nor back-up this statement with fact (in other words, it’s marketing BS). Demonstrated isn’t fact, it’s a very subjective and “blurry” word.
- Mannatech’s products are sold around the world, they are A BIG COMPANY
- Mannatech is a MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) company, not a pharmaceutical one
- Sales people only profit by recruiting others to sell their products, something that sales people selling REAL health products such as drugs wouldn’t be able to do unless they had a license and education to back them up.
- 90% of the distributors in a MLM scam leave within the first 90 days
Interesting video huh? Here is what happens, one person says something bad about the company
(from fotwunny (1 month ago))
my mother got involved with this crap!…it’s insane…It was all she talked about for about 2 years..she thought she was going to be making 6 figures while doing something good…..she ran herself ragged and made nothing after expenses
… and you guessed it, somebody from Mannatech says that it cures diseases etc.
I never got involved in the sales end of mannatech for that very reason, there is no guarantee you will make money, I only used the products. However they do work, taking the glycential tablets took away the headaches and allergies I had, these problems were probably due to vitamin deficiencies. Its evil that the Texas Attorney General has cracked down on mannatech for saying that their vitamin can cure and prevent disease, because they can.
Alright, let’s hear from a Mannatech distributor
- She has seen the Mannatech fallout after Texas Attorney General and ABC News Interview about how much bullshit Mannatech’s sales people where shoveling in the name of religion in order to sell their products, promising that it would cure AIDS, Cancer and everything else under the sun
- “The rules have changed, this can happen to any company.” What she doesn’t say is that you cannot make a health claim without backing it up with FACTS which Mannatech hasn’t been able to do. They were also caught red handed lying to sell their products, so yes, if you run a company based on lies, I sure as hell hope that the government cracks down onto you!
- “Don’t lead with the company, don’t lead with the product, lead with yourself”… so in other words, put your own reputation on the line because Mannatech’s products can’t hold water (Tensa Water no less) on their own, no scientific data, no scientific work, just a MLM scheme that works on ignorance and greed.
- “People don’t buy companies or the product until they buy you”, I sure hope she doesn’t work for Nike, Fiat or any other company out there. When the company you stand behind has no value and depends on YOUR PERSONAL VALUE for a sale, you know you are in big trouble!
- I completely tuned-out after 4 minutes of her babble filled with MLM and “get rich quick” keywords
Now, let’s look at the comments
“People don’t buy companies… they don’t necessarily even buy the product.. until they buy you”
That is one of the silliest things I have ever heard. Mannatech and those associated with it are very disturbing and seem to be either brain washed or are trying to do the brain washing.
I’m sorry I tried this product and the end result was there was no result. This is a nice pyramid scheme with sugar pills. Just drink your Kool-Aid and follow like sheep for your placebo.
Juli you are now coming into your light and becoming the person who you are meant to be. If you just watched this video and you need help with your business, Juli is the person who will be there for you. She is a true leader with passion flowing out of her veins. check her out…..
-Devin-(comment from me)
…I didn’t see any passion, I saw a deer looking into headlights having trouble speaking English that I could understand
- The field of glycobiology is a marketing word and field created by Mannatech. It has no roots in science and essentially means the biological study of sugar (nutritionally speaking, carbohydrates), which we all get more than enough of even with a very unhealthy diet.
- Another word for Saccharides is CARBOHYDRATES, what they are saying is without THEIR carbohydrates, which even on a strict diet is very hard NOT to eat, cells have trouble communicating and cancer develops
- Mannatech’s carbohydrates pills which, by the way, is identical to every other carbohydrate out there, sugar IS sugar except for the artifical sweetners being sold, help improve the efficiency of cell to cell communication. Where is the study proving that THEIR sugar is better than any other sugar? Don’t hold your breath as it doesn’t exist.
- What this video is saying is that Mannatech’s sugar pills which are NOT proven to work, have no scientific merit beyond a placebo pill are able to cure cancer. FALSE! Not only that, the video says that if you begin taking the pills after you have cancer, then it will go away. Proven scientifically? Nope, just more lies.
- They keep using the term “saccharides supplementation” to sound scientific but what they are saying is that THEIR sugar cures cancer, and hell, not just breast cancer but every other cancer known to man.
- 100% of people taking a placebo developed cancer again while only 7-8% did so taking Mannatech’s Glyconutrients. Glyconutrients is a term created by Mannatech so this is the only company that can sell these things. They don’t make specific reference to Mannatech but as the only source, this is a nice way around the laws governing pharmaceuticals.
- Notice that no proof is ever given
5/5/2009
TO: Jonathan
RE: Impermissible Use of Health Claims Attributed to Mannatech Products
http://blog.legendarylife.com/mannatech-strikes-again-with-holy-water/comment-page-1
Dear Jonathan:
This is a final reminder concerning a critical issue about your website which
requires your immediate attention. We have previously asked you to permanently
remove any statements which are or could be construed to be unauthorized health
claims. The statements made on your website are contrary to Mannatech policy.
Demand is hereby made that you immediately remove from your website any
statement or reference which (i) states, suggests or implies that Mannatech
nutritional products prevent, treat or cure disease, (ii) states, suggests or
implies that Mannatech nutritional products are a substitute for a doctor?s
standard of care, and/or (iii) is in any manner in contradiction with
Mannatech?s existing policies and procedures. Demand is further made that you
refrain from engaging in this activity in the future.
If you have not already done so, you have three (3) days from the receipt of
this letter to send the undersigned written confirmation stating such statements
and/or references have been removed from your website and that you will refrain
from engaging in this activity in the future.
This issue is very important to us, and we are sure you understand our
concerns. We are monitoring your website, and failure to fully comply may result
in legal and compliance action up to and including litigation in which Mannatech
will seek injunctive relief, damages, attorney?s fees and costs as allowable
under Texas law. Mannatech will undertake all actions necessary to secure your
compliance.
We thank you for your assistance if you have already complied with this
demand. If you have yet to fully comply, please take advantage of this final
opportunity to comply and avoid further action being taken by Mannatech.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any rights Mannatech has at law
or in equity, all of which are expressly reserved.
Your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Mannatech Legal, Ethics & Compliance Department
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