Ambrotose® · Multi-Glycan Nutrition
Our immune system is our internal army, and glycans — complex plant saccharides — can play a major role in optimizing the function of our soldiers, beginning primarily in the gut.* Ambrotose® powder is Mannatech's multi-glycan supplement, built to supply a blend of glycans from four plant sources.*
Most supplements supply vitamins and minerals — nutrients the body uses for cellular processes. Ambrotose® supplies something else: glycans, the complex plant saccharides involved in immune-support signaling starting in the gut, beneficial bacterial growth, and in how cells recognize one another and pass signals back and forth.*
“Saccharide” is simply the formal word for sugar, but these are not the sugar in your coffee. Most plant saccharides aren't sweet, and the ones in Ambrotose® are specific structures chosen for their role in immune support, microbiome health, and cellular communication rather than for energy.*
Ambrotose® powder was the first plant-sourced formula designed to deliver a blend of glycans together, from multiple plant sources at once — and it has been made, studied and taken daily for more than thirty years.††
What each source contributes
The sources overlap on purpose. These glycans also have different structures, and different structures can provide different functions. No single plant supplies the full range, and several saccharides are reinforced by more than one source — which is why the formula uses four rather than one.
At the center of every Ambrotose® formula is Manapol® powder — the standardized, stabilized aloe vera extract grown in the volcanic soils of Costa Rica and hand harvested. Acemannan has a published definition: 1 to 2 million Daltons, set by the Chemical Abstracts Service and USAN.† Manapol® powder was built to meet it, and every batch is tested and confirmed.
That matters here because a formula is only as good as what it's built on. The multi-source saccharide base is what makes Ambrotose® a multi-glycan formula — but the aloe underneath it is what makes the whole thing dependable.
A formula is only as good as its foundation.
Both Ambrotose® formulas are built on the same four sources. No single plant in nature supplies the full range of saccharides, so the formula draws on four — each contributing something the others don't.
The standardized, stabilized aloe vera extract at the center of both formulas, grown in the volcanic soils of Costa Rica and hand harvested. Contributes primarily mannose, plus galacturonic acid. Perfectly processed to deliver premium immune support.*
Purified arabinogalactan from larch wood. A source of dietary fiber that human colonic bacteria ferment, supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria including bifidobacteria and L. plantarum.*
A prebiotic fiber from the dried sap of the plant. It contributes glyconutrients — notably the saccharide fucose — and helps support the immune system and cell-to-cell communication.*
A plant-sourced amino sugar the body uses as a precursor to manufacture other key saccharides for cellular support, communication and immune function.* Plant-fermented and vegan.
Both Ambrotose® formulas carry the same approved benefit claims. Nothing below is unique to one or the other.
Scientifically shown to support immune response and cognitive function.*
Supports a healthy immune system and your body's natural immune response.* May help support your immune system year-round.*
A prebiotic dietary supplement that supports the growth of good gut bacteria and helps support proper digestive system function.*
Supports cellular communication.* Around 70% of immune cells reside in the gut, and glycans interact with them.* A blend of plant-sourced polysaccharides.
Supports cognitive function through the gut-brain axis.*
May enhance recall and recognition memory.* May improve mood and decrease irritability.*
Based on a 4 g daily intake¥
Adds to your daily fiber intake — from plant polysaccharides rather than added supplements.
Ambrotose® comes in two formulas. They're built on the same four glycan sources and carry the same approved claims — Ambrotose LIFE® powder simply adds three more ingredients alongside those four. Nothing is taken out of either one.
The original
The four glycan sources, and nothing else. Made for more than thirty years, and the formula the Ambrotose® clinical trials were run on directly.††
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Plus three more
The same four sources, plus wakame extract, modified citrus pectin and sodium alginate.
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Compare the two formulasServings of PhytoBlend™ powder are provided to children in need with the purchase of these products.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
† The 1–2 million Dalton definition of acemannan was set forth by the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, and the United States Adopted Names Council (USAN), a division of the American Medical Association.
†† These studies were conducted on Ambrotose® Complex and Advanced Ambrotose® powders. The core technology in these products is the foundation for the Ambrotose LIFE® formulation. Some of the studies were at least partially funded by Mannatech.
¥ Memory, mood, cognitive and well-being claims are based on a 4 g daily intake. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 4 g daily intake of Ambrotose® Complex powder significantly improved well-being and a positive outlook, and subjects reported improved sleep, increased calmness, concentration and clear-headedness.* Ambrotose® Complex Powder and Ambrotose LIFE® Powder formulas are similar enough to conclude that Ambrotose LIFE® Powder at the 4 g dose will have the same results.
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