Glyconutrients

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has ART tested strong on Ambrotose for for many years now. As happy as I am with the product itself I would like to try & find something that is somewhat comparable for the express purpose of saving me money. For awhile I became a Mannatech distributer just to get the lower price (not selling to others unless they asked). For over a year now I have used Lorina's supplier that orders it in bulk and will get it to us even less than a distributer, but it is still pricey ( generally fluctuates between 2 & 4 scoops of Advanced Ambrotose a day, the other 3 of us maintain at 1 scoop a day to trying to keep our costs down, 1 bottle lasts our family about 1 month).

I'm trying to compare some of the other Glyconutrient options out there before having to order in the next week and have been looking at some of the other websites & companies. Here's some key stuff I've come across in my research, both good & bad, and I'm still in a quandry as to what to order....included are some of my thoughts or need to look in to's:

1) My jar of Ambrotose says:

Serving size: 1 scoop (670 mg)

Serving per container:224

Recommended adult use: 1 scoop twice daily

Arabinogalactan (from Larix spp. wood), Aloe Vera (inner leaf gel), Rice starch, Ghatti Gum, Gum Tragacanth, Glucosamine HCI (vegetarian), Wakame (undaria pinnatifda), Algae Extract

Info from the website:

"arabinogalactan and saccharides from aloe with fucoidan-rich Undaria pinnatifida, a brown seaweed harvested from the clear waters off the coast of Tasmania"

Red star Advanced Ambrose (which is what we currently use) says: "fucose, mannose and galactose were all rebalanced in the new formulation." New contains "26% more mannose than original and 70% more mannose". Galactose content is 10% higher and 170% higher than in the original Advanced Ambrotose™. These increases are due to the addition of arabinogalactan. Fucose content is 32% higher than in original Ambrotose® complex. Fucose levels in new Advanced Ambrotose™ are very similar to those in the original version of Advanced Ambrotose™, but the purity of this fucose is now much higher and will reduce taste and odor complications previously experienced by some consumers."

"Advanced Ambrotoseâ„¢ is enriched with wakame, a brown algae (Undaria pinnatifida) that is rich in beneficial polysaccharides known as fucoidans. "

"exert prebiotic, antioxidant and immune system effects. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, it exerted beneficial effects on brain function"

2) http://www.glyconutrientsreference.com/

Has real good information. In the About Us it says it is not a retail site. It has this:

From http://www.glyconutrientsreference.com/whosuppliesglyconutrients.php :

"The No. 1 leader in glyconutrients research and development is Mannatech. This company has been involved in the field since 1996, and has a reputation for a high quality, pharmaceutical grade range of glyconutrients products. The company has applied for, and is in the process of being granted patents in over 100 countries throughout the world, of two or more of these glyconutrients in a supplement form.

The marketplace is demanding new regulations that require strict scientific validation and this has resulted in a set of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). There are a couple of lesser companies who market glyconutrients despite the patents and patents pending. These companies do not appear to place the same emphasis on GMPs as does Mannatech. One of these company's products includes other ingredients such as maltodextrin, potassium bicarbonate, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate. Mannatech has only plant ingredients in their glyconutrients products."

If you go to Home on the left it has "Click here to go to a site that provides comprehensive information on how to purchase." From there you end up at "Mitcel" which talks about some MLM stuff...not sure the price or if it is Mannatech related....if it is I'm going to stick with what I'm doing now.

3) http://www.evenbetternow.com/als-glyconutrients.asp?s=positiontech2

no added fillers, artificial flavors, or additives

Serving Size: 1 Scoop (3.3 grams) or 4 capsulesServings per Container: 33 (powder), 30 (capsules)Ingredients: Proprietary blend (3300 mgs) - Arabinogalactin, Aloe Vera Whole Leaf powdered extract, Ghatti Gum powder, Guar Gum powder, Fenugreek Seed powder, Maitake Mushroom powder, Locust Bean Gum powder.Other ingredients: Powder form - Rice Bran (tiny amount for absorbing moisture), Cinnamon powder, Stevia. Capsule Form - Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Bran Powder & L-Leucine (flowing agent). Capsule form - Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Bran Powder, L-Leucine (flowing agent).Contains no added sugar, starch, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or additives, corn, wheat, yeast, soy or dairy

110 gram jar or 120 capsule bottle, 1 - 2 Jars/Bottles=$60.00

Note to self: 33 servings per container vs Ambrotose 224 servings per container. This would end up putting servings per container cost above my current Ambrotose cost.

4) http://www.glycoinformation.com/

Says it has all 8 - "The 8 Essential glyconutrients: 1. Glucose 2. Mannose 3. Galactose 4. Fucose 5. N-AcetylGalactosamine 6. N-AcetylGlucosamine 7. N-AcetylNeuraminic Acid 8. Xylose"

Has: Shark Cartillage, Shitake Mushrooms, Psyllium Seed Husk, Fenugreek seed, Lecithin, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Whey Protein Isolate

Glycoplex contains many different ingredients, No fillers, No Binders, Not Altered by a Pharmaceutical Company.Glycoplex 170 grams $44.95, 1lb $89.95

I just e-mailed them these ?'s:

1) Is this gluten free?

2) Appears to have caseins with the Whey Protein Isolate, could you confirm this.

3) What is the servings per bottle (big & little) and how much is the recommended serving size?

4) Do you have a sample size that can be used for muscle testing?

5) http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/index.aspx

Did not ART test as well as the Ambrotose & has magnesium stearate & silicon dioxide

With us hitting 's system hard this summer I need to make sure his system is being well supported, so I'm leaning toward re-ordering the Ambrotose and just play it safe right now, but want this groups comments. Here's my ? to the group:

Anyone MT/ART test any of the other products against the Ambrotose and willing to share their findings?

Anyone using any of the other Glyco products?

Thanks in advance!

Rita