Mannatech paid for many of these studies. Doesn’t that call into question their validity?
It is common practice for academic and clinical scientists to receive funding from private industry to conduct research. Public record shows that the vast majority of clinical research on pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements is funded by the companies who own the products. Some of these studies are incredibly expensive to conduct and would never see the light of day without this funding. Mannatech is a science-based company and, as such, it funds research focused on its glyconutritional products. The clinical scientists conducting these funded research endeavors ensure the integrity of their work, including employing a number of checks and balances, third-party analysis and working within a team. The fact that Mannatech funds its research does not compromise the ethical standards of the organization or persons conducting the research, and moreover, the company always discloses its support.
