The balance between intake of energy sources (eating and digestion) and use of energy (cellular activity and physical exercise) is at the core of prevention and treatment of major chronic illnesses. Hypertension, type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke can be controlled by maintaining this balance.
Mannas™ is a series of health supplements that target different steps of metabolism – nutrient absorption, digestion and cell activity – to prevent and alleviate diseases related to nutrition and obesity.
At the core, Mannas™ controls cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood, using potent bioactivity of natural marine polyphenols. The unique blend of marine polyphenols in Mannas™ has multiple benefits for the digestive system:
- Anti-obesity effects from high-fat diet: alleviates abnormal metabolism and oxidative stress, inhibits fat accumulation, adipogenesis and lipogenesis
- Type II diabetes: Reduces blood glucose levels after meals and improves insulin sensitivity
- Prevents fatty liver and liver injury from high fat
- Prevents diabetes complications (oxidative stress from high glucose levels)
- Prevents liver injury from alcohol
- Prevents kidney inflammation
MANNAS™ PRODUCTS FOR GLUCOSE AND CHOLESTEROL CONTROL
| Mannas™ All | Digestion aid |
| Mannas™ Rice | Controls carbohydrate absorption |
| Mannas™ Well | Promotes nutrient use and protects digestive lining |
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