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Steve Nugent, Mannatech's Chief Science and Health Officer, explained glycans, which he called the best-kept secret in health and longevity. He traced the science from ancient Chinese bird's nest soup to the 1983 aloe vera discovery and the 1996 founding of glycobiology. He said all body functions depend on glycans, citing the National Academy of Sciences and the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for glycan-based drug delivery. He noted that protective glycans decline from age 20, accelerating between 45 and 55, and that glycans predict biological age better than telomeres, accounting for 58% of aging variance. He recommended daily glycan supplementation, highlighting Mannatech's Ambrotose, a multi-glycan product with over 50 patents, and claimed it improves cognitive function, memory, immune balance, and digestive health, with claims approved by the Australian TGA.
Key takeaways
Glycans account for 58% of the variance in aging and are a more accurate predictor of biological age than telomeres.
Protective glycans begin declining at age 20, with a sharp drop between 45 and 55, correlating with increased doctor visits.
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for glycan-facilitated drug delivery, showing glycans' role in cellular signaling.
Mannatech's Ambrotose, made in 1996, is the only multi-glycan product of its kind, with over 50 patents and TGA-approved claims.
So, good morning, good morning, good morning, everybody, and welcome to our Saturday morning health, wellness, and Dr. Nugent call. We do these calls regularly, usually once a month, usually the first Saturday of a month, but sometimes it does vary. For those of you that don't know me, my name is Sinead Pollock, and I'm the GM of Mannatech here in Australasia. That encompasses Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Now, this morning we have an incredible speaker. It is Mannatech's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Steve Nugent, who has more than 40 years of experience in the area of integrative medicine. He has tested more than 6,000 dietary supplements and formulated more than 100. He is internationally recognized as an expert in his field and has been teaching doctors for more than 30 years. He is our most requested speaker worldwide, and I always say it's not even close—no offense to everybody else, but we know, right? Dr. Nugent has earned multiple degrees, graduating with top honors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. His areas of study include integrative medicine, health and wellness psychology, leadership psychology, organizational psychology, neuropsychology, biological anthropology, nutrition science, and business administration. That's a lot of -ologies. Dr. Nugent has served as president of the International Association of Complementary Medicine and is president emeritus of the American Naturopathic Medical Association. He's also a professional member of the American College of Nutrition. Now, Dr. Nugent was awarded the Servant's Heart Award by Mannatech Associates in 2007. It's a very unique award that goes to somebody within the corporate team, and he was very much one of the first winners of this, and I know if they could give it to him every year, they would. Dr. Nugent was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He now resides in balmy, tropical Florida, and he's also served with honor as a United States Marine, something that he's very, very proud of. So, good morning, Dr. Nugent, and welcome. We're so thrilled to have you on the call this morning.
