USANA Health Sciences Receives U.S. Patent on Exclusive Self-Preserving Technology for Skin Care and Beauty Products

Technology Offers Long-Sought Alternative to Artificial, Paraben Preservatives - SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA - News) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sense beautiful science® skin and personal care product line.
This patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing the Sense skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA's now-patented "self-preserving" technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally. The Sense line maintains its shelf life without the use of parabens or other chemical preservatives commonly used in other cosmetics and skin care products. Sense has utilized this self-preserving technology since September 2004 on a patent-pending basis, and it is the only skin care and beauty care product line in the world to implement this scientific advancement.
USANA scientists believe this patented process represents a significant innovation in the skin-care industry, as self-preserving technology will allow users' skin to receive all the benefits of pure, natural, and healthy ingredients without the use of chemicals or potentially harmful preservatives.
"This patent is the result of nearly 10 years of research and development by USANA scientists, and it is an important milestone in our company's drive to become a leader in the skin and beauty care industry. USANA's self-preserving technology has changed skin and beauty care in a meaningful way by allowing for the formulation of healthy, all-natural products," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "Our customers rely on USANA's high-quality products to enhance their quality of life. Just like our pharmaceutical-grade supplements, USANA's Sense skin and beauty care line offers the best - and healthiest - products available. Consumers can now enjoy healthier skin and the peace of mind that comes with safe, self-preserving technology that does not rely on artificial, chemical preservatives."

USANA, RANKED #1 IN NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS!

I was blown away when I first read about this study, and I urge everyone who is interested in good nutrition for themselves and their family to pick up a copy of this facinating book.

This unbiased study is full of eye opening information about what you should be looking for when shopping for vitamin & mineral supplements, and It's amazing to me what the majority of companys in the vitamin industry have been getting away with.

But there's no need to waste your hard earned dollars on inferior supplements that just don't deliver the potency and safety that you and your family deserves anymore, USANA is ranked number one in the industry with good reason!

USANA Essentials continues its exceptional #1
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nutritional supplements.

Canadian biochemist and author Lyle MacWilliam
uses a rigorous 14-point quantitative score, from his
popular new book, the *Comparative Guide to
Nutritional Supplements (3rd Edition), to assess
product quality. His Blended Standard for optimal
daily intake is derived from the independently published
recommendations of several well-known
nutritional authorities. Using these criteria,
MacWilliam evaluates nutritional supplements, concluding
that USANA's Essentials formulation sets a
new standard for product quality.

MacWilliam also dispels the myths that anything
less than broad-spectrum supplementation with a
pharmaceutical-grade multiple vitamin and mineral
product will not supply optimal health benefits. In
other words, avoid the hype created by marketing of
the “flavor of the month” by choosing the nutritional
supplement that supplies a high-potency, broadspectrum
and balanced approach — the USANA
Essentials.

Myth #1: All you need is....
People often approach nutritional supplementation
in a piecemeal fashion. Some take vitamin E to promote
cardiovascular health. Others use vitamin C or
zinc to support healthy immune function. And many
simply skip from one product to another, month after
month, following the call of the latest buzzword or
"magic bullet" that has been highlighted in the press.

This approach to choosing a nutritional supplement
is just plain wrong. It runs counter to the most basic
principles of optimal nutrition — balance and completeness.

The Synergy of Teamwork
The human body is a complex organism that
requires a full complement of essential vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants for optimal performance.
When taken together in balanced amounts, these
nutrients provide the bricks and mortar to build a
strong foundation for long-term health. Leave any
nutrient out or provide it in insufficient quantities and
the strength of that foundation is weakened.

For that reason, it's imperative that the supplement
you choose provides an essential nutritional foundation.
A quality nutritional product should comprise
the complete range of vitamins, minerals, cofactors,
and trace elements, as well as a diverse group of
potent antioxidants.
It must also supply these nutrients
in the correct balance and at potencies shown
to promote good health lifelong. Avoid nutritional
fads. Insist on balance, completeness and quality.
Your health depends on it.

Myth #2: An apple a day....
It may once have been true that eating well could
provide all the nutrients your body needs. Today, our
faster-paced, higher-tress jobs, combined with nutrient
depletion in our soil and toxic pollutants in the air,
ground and water, can easily overwhelm our body’s
defenses — unless we provide them with extra nutrients
through supplementation.

Nourishment for your cells
USANA founder Dr. Myron Wentz came to nutrition through scientific research requiring him to keep cells alive in petri dishes for months at a time.

Realizing that if he found the secrets to nourishing
individual cells, he could also feed human cells in the
body. Dr.Wentz transferred his vast cellular nutrition
experience into the finest supplements available
anywhere — the USANA Essentials.

(*You can purchase a copy of Lyle MacWillam's COMPARITIVE GUIDE TO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS from his site or from the Amazon link on my side bar.)

Dr. Myron Wentz is founder and chairman of USANA Health Sciences. In 1992, he created USANA based on his vision of a world free from pain, suffering, and disease. He has spread the belief in the importance of cellular nutrition by developing a group of nutritional supplements based on his cell-culture expertise. "At USANA, our aim is to produce the highest quality, scientifically-proven nutritional supplements for optimal health." The phenomenal growth of USANA proves the accuracy of Dr. Wentz' ideas and the effectiveness of the nutritional supplements he has brought to the world.

USANA was an outgrowth of Dr. Wentz' research on human cell cultures performed at Gull Laboratories in Salt Lake City, UT. At Gull, Dr. Wentz developed more than 30 different assays for infectious diseases, including many FDA and industry firsts. The first product to establish worldwide prominence was his assay for the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Introduced in 1977, it was the first commercial assay for EBV to receive FDA clearance. Dr. Wentz' commitment to worldwide health has progressed from his work at Gull to the quickly growing USANA Health Sciences to the new Sanoviv Health Retreat, a wellness and healing center in Baja, Mexico.

Dr. Wentz obtained his Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah. He holds a master's degree in microbiology from the University of North Dakota and a bachelor's degree in biology from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Dr. Wentz was the recipient of the 2003 Ernst & Young Utah Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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THE ESSENTIALS

I've spent years looking for a good quality nutritional supplement that I can depend on not only for it's health benifits, but also one that wouldn't break the bank. I've tried dozens of different companys but nothing that made me say "Ok, I've found the right ones."

But then I found Usana and the difference in how I feel is amazing , I invite you to try USANA supplements, and feel for yourself the USANA difference!

What are Essentials?
To maintain health, we need a diversity of vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, and other nutrients. Although we receive many of these nutrients from our diets, its impractical and virtually impossible to obtain an optimal dose through diet alone.

USANA understands the importance of providing the right ingredients - in the correct amounts, in the right balance, and in the correct forms - for all age groups. For this reason, USANA has created Essentials to provide the most well-rounded supplementation possible - a must for everyone interested in true health.

The Right Ingredients
The "essential" vitamins and minerals, as defined by U.S. government and nutrition authorities, include the 13 organic compounds and 19 inorganic elements the body needs for proper cell function. Our bodies cannot manufacture these essential ingredients; so we must obtain them from our diets.

USANA has expanded the meaning of "essential" to include several nutrients that recent research has shown help to maintain optimal health. The USANA Essentials also contain a combination of antioxidant compounds to counteract free-radical damage in the cells.*
The Correct Amounts

The U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) lists essential vitamins and minerals in amounts necessary to ensure a continuation of life and to address nutritional deficits that may cause acute deficiency diseases. The USANA Essentials are formulated to do more than defend against deficiency diseases; they are designed to promote optimal health.* The Essentials contain greater amounts of almost all the necessary vitamins and minerals than are prescribed by the RDA.

The Precise Balance
There is still much we don't know about the ways nutrients work together. A healthy body is an extremely complex system, and each functional area requires a diverse mix of nutrients. For many reasons, nutritional supplementation should provide nutrients that are both balanced and in adequate doses. For example, certain vitamins supplied in isolation can result in other nutritional deficiencies, and many micronutrients can be toxic at excessive or imbalanced levels. USANA painstakingly designed the Essentials to allow components to work together both safely and effectively.

The Optimal Form
To be useful, all nutrients must be of high quality and be bioavailable; in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA makes every effort to obtain the highest quality ingredients; and it tests those ingredients for quality and potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality control standards at every step of the manufacturing process.
Why the USANA Essentials?

USANA Essentials are advanced daily nutritional supplements that supply optimal nutrition for every age group. To help meet the "essential" nutrient needs of children and teens during the years of development, when good nutrition is most important, USANA offers:
Usanimals, a great-tasting formulation of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, in an easy-to-take chewable tablet. For children 13 months to 12 years old.

BodyRox, a nutritional supplement containing 31 essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors for adolescents 12 to 18 years old, who need optimal nutrition to support the demands of growth and active teenage lifestyles.

USANA Essentials for adults is a combination of two products:
Mega Antioxidant, a balanced, high-potency blend of 30 vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients to support cellular metabolism* and to counteract free-radical damage.
Chelated Mineral, a complete spectrum of essential minerals, in balanced, highly bioavailable forms.


HEALTHPAK 100
If you are looking for one product that contains a complimentary array of nutrients to maintain good health, then the HEALTHPAK 100™ is for you. This powerful formulation includes the New Essentials with Olivol® and some powerful Optimizers including ACTIVE CALCIUM™ and the exclusive AO BOOSTER™. The HEALTHPAK 100 was formulated to support a healthy heart, healthy bones and joints, healthy eyes, and healthy lungs.* The Patented Olivol cannot be found in any other product except USANA products.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

THE OPTIMIZERS

No two people are exactly alike, and USANA understands that most people will need something extra in order to to optimize their nutritional needs. That's why Usana has the Optimizers for a more customized approach to your personal supplemental needs. Take the Free Health Assesment and see what you may be lacking for in your nutrition.

USANA understands that each of us has a unique health profile and thus unique nutritional needs. For this reason, we have created the USANA Optimizers, an extensive selection of state-of-the-art nutritional products that enable you to customize our nutritional program to meet your individual needs.

Part of a lifelong program of good nutrition is recognizing that we all have different nutritional needs, and that our individual needs change as we move from one stage of life to the next. For each one of us, a unique combination of age, sex, lifestyle, and other considerations demands a nutritional program that is both flexible and customized. USANA's line of Nutritionals comprises both the Essentials and the Optimizers to successfully meet this challenge.

The Essentials products provide the foundation of USANA's nutritional system. The Optimizers allow you to customize that nutritional system for your individual needs. By using the following two-step process, you can create a complete nutritional program to fit those needs.
First, choose the Essentials product designed for the appropriate age group - Usanimals for children, BodyRox for teens, and regular Essentials for adults.

Next, choose the Optimizers that suit your individual needs. USANA Optimizers are grouped by label color in categories according to their primary benefit. You will find Optimizers that support cardiovascular health, skeletal/structural health, digestive health, and more.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

WHAT ARE MACRO-OPTIMIZERS?

Virtually all chronic degenerative diseases that plague today's world are caused or exacerbated by the deterioration of the modern diet. MACRO-OPTIMIZERS were developed to provide great-tasting, high-quality macronutrients your body needs to maintain health and feel great. These convenient, lowglycemic foods can be used along with the ESSENTIALS™ and OPTIMIZERS to complete your healthy diet. Many MACRO-OPTIMIZER foods contain beneficial ingredients like dietary fiber, soy protein, and potassium - ingredients that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and hypertension.�

To achieve and maintain a healthy body, your body's cells need specific nutrients (high-quality protein, varied fiber sources, low-glycemic carbohydrates, beneficial fats, vitamins, and minerals). When your body's cells lack these vital nutrients, they do not function properly.

At USANA, we understand that good nutrition includes both micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other compounds we consume in small amounts) and macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that make up the bulk of our food). The primary goal of good nutrition is to promote lifelong good health. This state of well-being implies the optimal performance of all body systems.

THE RIGHT MACRONUTRIENTS
It is vitally important that your diet include the right types of each class of macronutrient:
The right carbohydrates are either complex carbohydrates or fiber, and have a low-glycemic index. Complex carbohydrates and fiber generally supply additional healthy trace elements and phytonutrients, as well as energy.

A healthy diet includes a variety of protein sources including complete proteins, which contain all of the essential amino acids.
Beneficial fats are high in essential fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids. No more than 10 percent of your total daily calories should be derived from saturated fat.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A LOW-FAT, HIGH-FIBER DIET
Soluble fiber, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Low-fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may also reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Unfortunately, the normal diet in today's society includes only onehalf to two-thirds of the fiber necessary for optimal health.1 The positive impact of a highfiber diet is increased when there is a concurrent reduction in the amount of saturated fat consumed. 2

GLYCEMIC INDEX: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
The glycemic index is a way of measuring the rate at which carbohydrates are broken down and appear in the blood as simple sugars. Those foods that result in a rapid rise in blood sugar have a high-glycemic index. Carbohydrates that are broken down slowly and cause only a moderate increase in blood sugar have a low-glycemic index. Some carbohydrates fall in between.

High-glycemic foods provide quick energy, but it is usually short lived and hunger soon returns. Low-glycemic foods provide greater satiety and sustained energy, which makes eating less and losing weight easier.

High-glycemic diets also have been linked to obesity, type II diabetes, insulin resistance, and heart disease. Virtually all convenience foods and many meal replacement and diet products on the market today are unfortunately, high glycemic.3

TRANS FATTY ACIDS AND YOUR HEALTH
Trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are created when food manufacturers turn vegetable oil into solid fat, like shortening and hard margarine. This process increases the shelf life of foods, including the potato chips, cookies, and fried food that Americans consume every day. Trans fat behaves like saturated fat, clogging arteries and increasing LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels. Trans fat may also reduce HDL (good cholesterol levels). Elevated LDL-C increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease. The health risks posed by this dangerous fat have prompted the FDA to require that U.S. food manufacturers list trans fat amounts on all nutritional labels by 2006.

USANA MACRO-OPTIMIZERS
New MACRO-OPTIMIZERS are a healthy source of complex carbohydrates, complete proteins, and beneficial fats. SOYAMAX™, based on highquality soy protein, provides complete and balanced amino acids. And some MACRO-OPTIMIZERS, such as FIBERGY® and Iced Lemon FIBERGY BARS™, are low-fat, high-fiber foods. These delicious snack bars and drink mixes are formulated to be low glycemic to provide sustained energy throughout the day. All USANA MACRO-OPTIMIZERS have been analyzed and do not contain trans fats.

MACRO-OPTIMIZERS have been developed by USANA's team of scientists to help take the guesswork out of proper nutrition. These precision formulations not only provide the correct amounts of healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, they also taste great and are convenient. More importantly, they will help you build a lasting foundation for true health for tomorrow.

�Low-fat diets rich in dietary fiber may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Diets low in saturated fat that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
References 1. Munoz KA, et al., Pediatr, 1997; 100:323-29. 2. Lampe JW, Am J Clin Nutr, 1999; 70(S):475S-90S. 3. Foster-Powell K, Holt S, Brand-Miller JC., Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 2002; 76:5-56.

THE BEST OMEGA-3's!

BiOmega-3 Capsules
No nutritional program is complete without a high-quality source of omega-3 fatty acids. Until now, it has been difficult to receive beneficial amounts of these acids because refining processes for today’s commercial oils remove nearly all essential omega-3 fatty acids. The new BiOmega-3 formula contains ultra-pure, highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, in a convenient capsule form, allowing you to get your full daily complement in half the number of capsules you used to take.

This product is superior to other concentrates. Not only is BiOmega-3 vsp verified, USANA uses a double molecular distillation process that ensures the highest possible purity, unsurpassed in the industry. This revolutionary process removes Mercury, PCBs, pesticides, and other heavy metals.Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for optimal health and wellness. These nutrients help support cardiovascular health, sustain optimal neural growth and development, and maintain good joint health.*

Contains 1000mg cold-water fish oil rich in the important omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
Comes in a natural form that is more easily absorbed by the body.
New, concentrated formula cuts in half the number of pills you take per day
Helps promote optimal cardiovascular health, support proper brain and neural development, and maintain good joint health*


OptOmega Liquid
Two essential fatty acids are especially important to cardiovascular health: alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid).*
Provides a high ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.
Provides extra-virgin olive oil, E-Prime" (tocopherols and tocotrienols), turmeric, and rosemary for superior antioxidant protection.
An easy way to add EFAs to your meals - great for pasta salads and salad dressings
Supports cardiovascular health, improved immune function, mental acuity, and healthy skin.

(I use this daily on my fresh salads or vegetables with balsamic vinegar (white or regular) or apple cider vinegar... delicioso!)


USANA Find them both under Optimizers!

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

THE EASIEST WAY TO TAKE YOUR ANTIOXIDENTS

Like many, I've been doing everything I can to get all the antioxidents in my diet as possible. The best juices on the market are both delicious and nutritious, but geez they're expensive!

Today I tried a brand new product from (duh) USANA called TenX Antioxident Blast, and found a delicious nutritious and inexpensive alternative to all those juices in the form of a tasty fruity-licious bar!

With 10 times the antioxidant power of any juice products currently on the market†, TenX Antioxidant Blast™ is unlike anything ever seen before. The TenX fruit bar is an exclusive blend of apples, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries along with USANA’s unique bioflavonoid complex, which includes quercetin; rutin; grape-seed, green-tea, and cinnamon extracts; and USANA’s patented Olivol® olive-fruit extract.

Research shows that the antioxidants found in TenX have many positive benefits: Combat free radicals to reduce oxidative stress*
Support a healthy cardiovascular system*
Assist natural immune function to maintain health*
Support collagen synthesis to promote healthy skin*

In addition, each TenX fruit bar has no saturated fat, trans fat, or cholesterol; is free from artificial flavors, added colors, and preservatives; is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of fiber; and has a low-glycemic index of 31.A powerful weapon in your fight for optimal health, TenX is a healthy and convenient way to add concentrated antioxidants to your diet every day.

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†Based on results of ORAC measurements provided by Brunswick Labs.

TenX Video

Find it under Optimzers!

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