USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award

USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz was honored June 25 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences.

The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital life-saving and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in recognition of his contributions to nutritional science, as well as his many humanitarian endeavors.

“I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein,” Dr. Wentz said. “As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration for my life’s work, helping people lead healthier lives through nutritional science.”

Fish and Vitamin D Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration

Two studies published in the May 2007 Archives of Ophthalmology have shown that vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids from fish may help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a progressive eye disease of the retina that affects the light-sensing cells in the central area of vision and dims contrast sensitivity and color perception. The condition is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and is most common in people who are age sixty and over.

AMD is the leading cause of visual impairment in senior citizens.
In the first study, researchers evaluated habitual nutrient intake through food frequency questionnaires of over 4,500 people between ages 60 and 80 who participated in a study by the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute. Researchers found that higher dietary intakes of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, mainly from fatty fish, reduced the risk of age-related macular degeneration. The researchers speculate that these fatty acids may help promote cell health and survival as well as improve blood vessel function.

In the second study, researchers evaluated serum vitamin D and early and advanced macular degeneration in over 7,752 individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III). Researchers noted that vitamin D intake was associated with a reduced risk of developing poor visual health that can lead to blindness. Participants were split into five groups based on the level of vitamin D in their blood. Those with the highest
level had a 40% reduced risk of developing poor visual health compared with those with the lowest amount of vitamin D in their blood. These results support the idea that lower serum vitamin D levels may lead to progression of chronic diseases, specifically those associated with inflammation. This may be important to the health of older Americans who have a higher risk of insufficient vitamin D intake, the researchers said.

While these results are promising, researchers caution that at this time there is insufficient epidemiologic evidence of the relationship between vitamin D and age-related macular degeneration to make recommendations regarding optimum vitamin D levels and fish intake to protect against the eye disease or its progression. These results warrant additional investigation to further confirm the role of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin D in
AMD.

The Relationship of Dietary Lipid Intake and Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Case-Control Study: AREDS Report No. 20. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 May;125(5):671-9.

Association Between Vitamin D and Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988 Through 1994. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 May;125(5):661-669.

Nutritional Supplements Slow Aging of Brain

A study published in the December 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a correlation between nutritional supplement use and improved cognition later in life.

Cognition is the mental process of thought, including perception, reasoning, intuition and memory. The researchers found that supplement users scored higher on mental speed tests than those who did not take supplements. Fish oil supplement users were
found to have greater red blood cell membrane omega-3 fatty acid content, which was correlated with improved cognitive function later in life. A greater ratio of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to arachidonic acid was also related to better cognitive function.

The results of this study are consistent with previous reports that dietary supplements may reduce dementia risk and suggest that optimizing omega-3 fatty acid intake may improve the retention of cognitive function in the elderly.

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 80, No. 6, 1650-1657, December 2004

USANA Achieves Dirtary Supplement Certification & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration Through NSF International

USANA Health Sciences sets the standard for excellence in dietary supplement manufacturing. Now, NSF Certification for Good Manufacturing Practices and Dietary Supplement Standards are further proof that USANA products are truly Nutritionals You Can Trust.

USANA recently announced certification of the ESSENTIALS™ (MEGA ANTIOXIDANT and CHELATED MINERAL), PROFLAVANOL® 90, and the HEALTHPAK 100™ through NSF International's Dietary Supplement Certification program. USANA successfully met all listing criteria in NSF's NSF/ANSI 173 Dietary Supplement Standard, the only standard for dietary supplements.

In accordance with NSF/ANSI 173, NSF conducted product testing in its own accredited laboratories to ensure that all contents of supplements tested matched labeled amounts, that there were no product ingredients not openly disclosed on the label, and that there were no unacceptable levels of contaminants in the product. USANA successfully met all of these requirements.

USANA also received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration through NSF International's Dietary Supplement Certification program after meeting all requirements included in NSF's GMP Registration Program.

GMP are regulatory requirements that provide guidelines for necessary processes, procedures, and documentation to assure the product produced has the identity, strength, composition, quality, and purity it is represented to possess. NSF conducted a plant audit to verify compliance with GMP and will conduct periodic audits at USANA's facility to ensure continued conformance. GMP for the current NSF Dietary Supplements Program are included in NSF American National Standard 173-Dietary Supplements, the only American National Standard for Dietary Supplement. USANA's GMP registration reflects their continued commitment to ensuring quality and satisfaction to give you confidence that the organization operates in conformance to established GMP. For meeting GMP requirements, USANA receives a NSF GMP registration certificate and is listed on the NSF Web site.

NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.

World Class Athletes are taking USANA, and so should you

USANA Athletes Bring Home the Gold
39 USANA Athletes competed in the 2006 Torino Games
15 USANA Team medals were won, placing our athletes 7th in the world in medals achieved
12 Individual USANA Athletes took home 25 medals


One Million Dollar Athlete Guarantee
USANA guarantees the quality and safety of its products, making it the company that world-class athletes trust with their health.
OFFICIAL HEALTH SUPPLEMENT SUPPLIER OF THE WTA
OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF US & CA SPEED SKATING TEAMS


WTA
USANA Health Sciences is proud to be the official health supplement supplier to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "Up until now, the inability of our players to take vitamins and health supplements without fear of accidentally ingesting a prohibited substance has been a real issue. In USANA, the Tour has found a manufacturer that can not only meet the Tour's...rigorous anti-doping standards, but one that is also willing to back it up with both athlete and Tour guarantees. This is fantastic news for players, and a critically important step forward in ensuring player health while maintaining the strict anti-doping standards that are necessary to continue to ensure that women's tennis remains a clean sport."
-Larry Scott, CEO of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour


US Speedskating Team 2006
"U.S. Speedskating thanks USANA for making it possible for the U.S. Speedskating Olympic Team and the U.S. Short Track Speedskating Olympic Team to realize their dreams. With the support USANA has provided, our skaters came home from the Torino Olympic Games with 10 medals, the most ever won at an Olympic Games on foreign soil."
-US Speedskating Team 2006


Canadian Speedskating Team
"USANA products kept me healthy throughout my training and the 2006 Games in Torino, allowing me the opportunity of completing my lifelong dream of becoming an Olympic medalist! The Canadian Speedskating Team never could have brought home the Silver Medal if we didn't have the science of USANA working with us to keep us healthy and help us recover. I will never go a day without the USANA products. Thank you Dr. Wentz for helping make my dream come true!"
-Jason Parker, Canadian Speedskater, Silver Medalist at the 2006 Torino Games

Great athletes require great support. Speed Skating Canada thanks USANA Health Sciences for their commitment to excellence. Your support has allowed Canadian speed skaters to achieve their best ever Olympic performance with 12 medals.
-Canada Speedskating Team 2006


Cross Country Canada
"USANA products have been pivotal over the past two years in providing our team with an extensive line of quality dietary supplements, guaranteed clean products, necessary for high performance training in the sport of cross-country skiing"
-Tom Holland, Director of High Performance, Cross Country Canada


Jillian Vogtli
"I have been using the USANA products for 2 1/2 years and I will use no other. I truly respect my body and am very aware of what I put in it. That is how I came to find USANA. I believe in the quality of the products as well as the research that is behind it."
-Jillian Vogtli, US Freestyle Mogul Skier

USANA RECEIVES U.S. PATENT ON EXCLUSIVE SELF-PRESERVING TECHNOLOGY FOR SKIN AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

USANA Health Sciences received an official patent on May 8, 2007 from the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sensé beautiful science® skin and personal care product line.

The patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing Sensé products so that they are capable of maintaining their shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA is leading the way by creating products that are "self-preserving" in that they don't require traditional chemical preservatives to maintain their shelf life.

Considered truly innovative in the skin-care industry, self-preserving technology combines proprietary blends of purifying botanicals in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally, so skin
can receive all the benefits of pure and healthy ingredients.

"Our customers value their health and trust USANA for pharmaceutical-grade supplements, and they want their skin to reflect
their good health," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "After nearly 10 years of research and development, USANA found a way to formulate truly healthy skin care products. Now our customers can enjoy healthier-looking skin and the peace of mind that comes with safe, self-preserving products."

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100,000 Americans die each year from prescription drugs

While some people may question about the safety of nutritional supplement, it is actually a more harmful act taking prescription drugs when talking about relative risks.

While over 100,000 Americans die each year from prescription drugs taken as directed, records showed only 14 deaths of supplement use, most of which were accidental infant poisonings from dietary supplements containing iron.

(Annual Reports of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System)

69 Year Old USANA Rep Climbs Mt. Everest

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today recognized the achievement of Werner Berger, a 69-year-old USANA product user and Associate, who today became the oldest North American to ever climb Mount Everest and the oldest person in the world to have climbed the seven highest mountains on the world’s seven continents.

Mr. Berger, a native of Canada, reached the summit of Mt. McKinley in 2006 and previously scaled the summits of Mt. Aconcagua (South America), Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mt. Elbrus (Europe), Vinson Massif (Antarctica), and Mt. Kosciuzsko (Australia). His summit of the highest point on earth today marks the crowning achievement in his longclimbing career.

An ardent supporter of wellness and the outdoors, Werner became a USANA Associate and user of USANA supplements in 1994, selling thecompany ’s products to hundreds of customers around the globe.

Acknowledging the important role that USANA products have played in his expedition, Mr. Berger stated, “I have taken USANA products for the past 12 years, and have known throughout my journey that these tremendous products have helped make that journey and today’s accomplishment possible. I thank USANA for providing the high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements that have helped me make the most of my body and my life.”

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Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements

The findings in The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is the reason why we recommend the products we are selling.

It was published in 2003 and the studies were conducted by Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc, FP; who has worked with the Canadian government to assure Canadians access to safe, effective, and high quality nutritional supplements.

About USANA

Usana is a network marketing company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. They do business in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.

The voluntarily meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and are registered as pharmaceutical manufacturer with the FDA and meet the USP guidelines for quality, potency, and disintegration where applicable.

Their product line is very limited and like most network marketing companies overpriced so they can pay their distributors. Because of the limited product line they do not fit the criteria for treating yeast infections
or other illnesses caused by certain nutritional deficiencies in my opinion.