Manna Tea Lemon Flavor

Mannatech

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Safety80

Efficacy60

Transparency75

Based on Examine, Wikipedia, and 23 other sources

Overview

The Manna Tea Lemon Flavor's effectiveness is difficult to fully assess due to the use of a proprietary blend for its core 'Mtex Proprietary Tea Blend' (311.3 mg). While Green and Black Tea Extracts, and Caffeine, are known to offer modest benefits for metabolism, blood pressure, and alertness, the specific quantities within the blend are unknown. Other potentially beneficial ingredients like Aloe Vera, Wakame, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cocoa Extract are listed as part of the blend or other ingredients, but given the small serving size and the proprietary nature, it's highly probable they are present in sub-efficacious doses. The product's overall efficacy for its 'energizing thermogenic' claim is questionable at the disclosed dosages.

The Good

Moderate caffeine content (85 mg) offers mild alertness and energy without the jitters associated with high-stimulant products.

Contains Green and Black Tea Extracts, which have documented antioxidant properties and modest benefits for cardiovascular health and metabolism.

Includes natural flavors (lemon) and Stevia for taste, potentially appealing to those avoiding artificial sweeteners and flavors, although unspecified sweeteners are also listed.

The Bad

Proprietary blend (Mtex Proprietary Tea Blend) hides individual ingredient doses, making efficacy assessment difficult.

Effectiveness of minor ingredients like Allspice, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cocoa Extract is unlikely due to probable underdosing within a 311.3 mg blend.

Lack of specific benefits for 'Aloe Vera Inner Leaf Gel' and 'Wakame Algae Extract' within a 1g total serving size suggests these might be present in ineffective amounts.