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Quick Tips for Compliant Messaging<\/b><\/p>\n

Making proper claims about our business and our products is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a Mannatech Associate. As dietary supplements, our products are regulated worldwide by many different federal entities that work in conjunction with one another.\u00a0 These entities govern everything from how the products are labeled, to the claims that can be made about them, and whether the claims are substantiated.\u00a0Mannatech\u2019s Research and Development and Regulatory Affairs teams ensure that our product claims are truthful, substantiated and acceptable to relevant international agencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Currently, there are three recognized classes of claims in the United States: (1) Nutrient Content Claims, (2) Structure\/Function Claims, and (3) Approved Health Claims<\/p>\n

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  1. Nutrient Content Claims<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 A nutrient content claim discusses the presence of beneficial nutrients in a product.\u00a0 For example:\u00a0Ambrotose AO is rich in antioxidant vitamins C and E<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Structure\/Function Claims<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 A structure\/function claim describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient in affecting the normal function of the body.\u00a0 These claims are characterized by using words such as \u201cmaintains,\u201d \u201cpromotes,\u201d and \u201csupports\u201d.\u00a0 Moreover, care must be taken to avoid using drug related terminology and the effects of dietary supplements to the effects of drugs.\u00a0 For example: Ambrotose\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0complex powder promotes cellular communication<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Approved Health Claims<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The FDA has allowed some Approved Health Claims with very specific language that can be used, for a handful of dietary supplement ingredients. \u00a0For example: \u201cSupportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One serving of Omega-3 with vitamin D3 provides 1110 milligrams of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. [See nutrition information for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol content.]\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before sharing your enthusiasm about Mannatech products with others, <\/b>take the time to become familiar with the approved product claims posted on www.mannatech.com<\/a>. \u00a0Below are more \u00a0\u201cHelpful Hints\u201d that you can use to equip yourself with compliant messaging:<\/p>\n

    Helpful Hints<\/b><\/p>\n