Essentials

What are Essentials?

USANA's foundation products are the ESSENTIALS™--the advanced nutritional products that everyone needs to take every day. They are designed to provide optimal nutritional support. The ESSENTIALS for adults are a combination of two products packaged as one:

AO PRO, a comprehensive formula of high-potency vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that every adult needs every day for efficient cellular metabolism and to counteract the damaging effects of free radicals.

CHELATED MINERAL, a full-spectrum blend of essential minerals and trace elements in a balanced, highly bioavailable formulation. When taken together with AO PRO, these supplements complete the nutritional foundation for every adult.

To maintain optimal health, we need a variety of vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, and other micronutrients. A healthy, diverse, balanced diet provides the foundation for good micronutrition. However, with today's lifestyle, it's impractical to obtain an optimal dose of all these nutrients.

Furthermore, our diets are often far from balanced. As illustrated in the previous section, most people don't obtain even the minimal amounts of micronutrients needed to adequately support health, let alone the amounts needed to function at an optimal level.

USANA understands the importance of providing the right ingredients--in the correct amounts, in the right balance, and in the proper forms. USANA created the ESSENTIALS to provide the essential micronutrients that everyone needs every day.

THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

The "essential" vitamins and minerals, as defined by government agencies and nutrition experts, are those that are needed for metabolic function, but are not manufactured by our bodies. We must obtain these ingredients from outside sources, and thus they are an "essential" part of our diets. These same experts have defined recommended Daily Values (DV) for those ingredients where a clearly defined deficiency disease or symptom has been observed.

USANA has expanded the meaning of "essential" micronutrition to include more than just those with an established DV. A variety of additional nutrients are important to maintain optimal health. The ESSENTIALS also contain trace minerals, mixed carotenoids, bioflavonoids, and other phytochemicals and antioxidants to provide a full arsenal of compounds to help protect against the daily bombardment of free radicals.

The newest ingredient in the ESSENTIALS for adults, USANA's patented Olivol™--The Heart of the Olive™-- is an extract from the fruit of the olive that contains phenolic antioxidants not found anywhere else in nature. The addition of this new, unique ingredient containing olive-specific phenolic antioxidants complements the already diverse selection of other antioxidants in the ESSENTIALS. The benefits of olive fruit and olive oil consumption are extensive, but until USANA added this extract to the ESSENTIALS, no commercial source of these phenolic antioxidants had been readily available.

THE CORRECT AMOUNTS

The established recommended Daily Values for vitamins and minerals were developed to show the minimum amount of those nutrients needed to avoid deficiency diseases. They do not tell you how much is needed to enhance your health. The ESSENTIALS are formulated to do more than just prevent deficiency diseases. The nutrients in the ESSENTIALS are set at levels to maintain optimal health and energy levels, based on the latest scientific data.

BALANCED FORMULAS

USANA reviews all the available scientific literature to ensure that the micronutrients present in our ESSENTIALS formulas are balanced to work together. While much is still not known about all the interactions that occur with nutrients in our bodies, USANA continues to keep abreast of the latest research to ensure up-to-date formulations.

THE OPTIMUM FORM

To be useful, all nutrients must be high quality and bioavailable--in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA takes the extra steps needed to obtain the highest quality ingredients with dependable levels of potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality controls at every step of the manufacturing process, following pharmaceutical GMP guidelines.

Daily Intake Of Fish Oil - Omega 3

Studies report that the daily intake of fish oils is unique to Icelanders. It starts with small children and continues with even the oldest adults. Taking the "golden oil of the sea" - Omega-3 fish oils unusually rich in essential fatty acids EPA and DHA - every day is at the center of their remarkable longevity and health.

Scientific studies from around the world demonstrate that EPA and DHA have a profound impact on maintaining good health, helping to prevent and control serious health disorders, including heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and numerous autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Key findings include:

1. EPA & DHA - essential for good health. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is necessary to create prostaglandins to promote superior cardiovascular health and optimal cell membrane formation. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is vital for proper development and functioning of the brain, eyes, and autoimmune system.

2. Promotes arterial flexibility: Omega-3 fatty acids promote the flexibility and elasticity of coronary arteries. Without Omega-3, artery walls can become hard, with microscopic cracks and pockets that can become receptacles for life-threatening cholesterol.

3. Fights joint disease: Omega-3 fatty acids maintain cell and joint suppleness, even decreasing pain and tenderness and the need for anti-inflammatory drugs.

4, Increases brain function: Omega-3 promotes neurotransmission in the brain, and increases intellectual capacity.

5. Positive effect on cholesterol: Omega-3 helps increase HDL ("good" cholesterol), and decrease LDL ("bad" cholesterol).

6. Lowered triglycerides: No other natural compound to date seems to be more effective than Omega-3 to lower triglycerides, a major risk factor for heart disease.

7. Reduced risk of blood clots: Omega-3 lowered fibrinogen, which converts to fibrin, the main component of blood clots and thrombi, which can cause heart disease.

8. Lowered chance of heart attack: Lipoprotein(a) which contributes to myocardial infarction is markedly reduced by intake of Omega-3.

9. Recommended for diabetics: Omega-3 fish oils provide all these positive benefits without risk of increasing blood sugar.

10. Fights signs of aging: Skin is one of the fastest reproducing cell networks in body and needs Omega-3 fatty acids to replenish and maintain the optimum cellular moisture balance. Without these essential fatty acids, skin cells age prematurely.

The healthful benefits of Omega-3, also known as poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), have been shown to increase the longer you take it.

The recommended intake is approximately 1,000 mg daily, but higher doses can be taken for the treatment of specific disease problems upon the direction of your health advisor.

Icelanders are living proof of the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids, and as USANA Biomega is proven the PUREST and CHEAPEST in the market, now you can take the same Omega-3 as Icelanders.

Fibergy

With a smooth texture and great taste, Fibergy is something you will look forward to every day. The high fiber content also will leave you sati

A serving of Fibergy contains 12 grams of fiber from 14 different sources. Consuming multiple sources of dietary fiber can be beneficial because different types of fiber (oat bran, citrus pectin, etc.) provide specific benefits and act in different ways in the body. Fibergy is available in two delicious flavors: Almond Crème and Peach Mango.

1. Fibergy is a balanced fiber drink mix providing 14 sources of dietary fiber

2. Fibergy contains 12 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber in each serving - more than twice the amount of most other fiber products

3. Fibergy is a good source of potassium. Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke4. Peach Mango Fibergy is now gluten free and still offers the same great taste you love

*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

Poly C

1. Furnishes an advanced vitamin C supplement based on USANA's proprietary blend of mineral ascorbates

2. Provides 600 mg of vitamin C protection in each tablet for enhanced antioxidant protection

3. Maintains a healthy immune system, supports the synthesis of collagen, and helps support cardiovascular health

POLY C® provides optimal vitamin C protection. POLY C is a unique blend of mineral ascorbates--our secret for a vitamin C supplement--that provides higher levels of vitamin C in the blood than from equal amounts of ascorbic acid.

Visionex

1. A unique and comprehensive formulation of ingredients to maintain vision, including lutein and zeaxanthin, important antioxidant components found in the eye

2. Includes vitamin C, bilberry extract, and zinc for additional support

THE GIFT OF SIGHTY

our eyes are your window on the world. Outside of good health itself, nothing is more precious than the gift of sight. Everyone sees differently, in part due to differences in the acuity of our vision and the general state of our health, but we owe it to ourselves to do everything we can to maintain optimal vision.

The eyes are not sequestered inside the body as the heart or kidneys are. Except when we are asleep, our eyes are constantly exposed to environmental factors such as air pollution, dryness, and oxidative damage from sunlight.

There are things that we can do to maintain vision. First, we can reduce the amount of damaging environmental effects we subject our eyes to each day. For example, we can minimise exposure to harsh sunlight with quality sunglasses, especially while driving, and if we work at a computer terminal for long periods, breaks of just a minute or two of looking at distant objects can reduce eye strain significantly.

Second, today's lifestyles and working conditions result in ever-increasing demand for defence from oxidative damage. We can help to maintain proper vision by providing nutritional supplementation, especially antioxidants to counter free-radical damage.

Procosa II

· Provides glucosamine sulphate (2,000 mg/daily dose) to support optimal joint health

· Formulated with vitamin C, manganese, and silicon, nutrients key to joint health

· Contains turmeric extract

Every day your joints endure an enormous amount of stress from physical activity, including walking, lifting, and typing. Despite this heavy and constant use, we take our joints for granted and expect them to function trouble-free for several decades. However, more than 50 million people in the U.S. and more than 6 million in Canada suffer from some form of joint problem. The situation is worse for athletes and those who have high amounts of physical stress at work and at home.

To help maintain healthy joints, USANA created PROCOSA® II, a product with a blend of glucosamine, manganese, vitamin C, and silicon--the building blocks for healthy cartilage.

Active Calcium Plus

1。Comprehensive support for bone health contains sufficient calcium, magnesium, silicon, and vitamin D, to meet nutritional needs i

2。Clinically-tested formula

Supplementation with calcium is one of the keys to strong and healthy bones and to an enhanced quality of life. ACTIVE CALCIUM™ is carefully formulated with highly bioavailable forms of calcium, plus other important factors for lifelong bone health.

ACTIVE CALCIUM contains high amounts of calcium citrate and carbonate, magnesium, and vitamin D to optimize bone mineralisation and to ensure proper calcium use.

Proflavanol

1. Provides a potent antioxidant formula based on a synergistic combination of grape seed bioflavonoids and POLY C®

2. May help maintain capillary strength and vascular function and help maintain healthy immune function

3. Designed and manufactured according to USP and pharmaceutical GMP guidelines

It is a paradox of life. We require oxygen for efficient energy production and for the function of many metabolic pathways. And yet oxygen, in a variety of chemical forms collectively known as "reactive oxygen species" (ROS), is toxic to our cells and tissues. Elevated exposure to ROS creates a physiological imbalance known as oxidative stress.

Dietary antioxidants are a primary line of defence against oxidative stress.

USANA Recognized Again With Two Best Of State Awards

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA - News) announced today it will receive two Best of State Awards for the best dietary supplements and best personal-care products in Utah. This is the fifth year USANA has won a Best of State award for its science-based nutritional products and the second consecutive year it has won for its Sensé™ skin-care line.

USANA has set itself apart in a competitive dietary supplement market by voluntarily using the pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) model for its quality assurance program, meaning USANA supplements are treated with the same care that goes into manufacturing pharmaceutical products. It also has received independent certification of many of its products through NSF International. USANA’s revolutionary Sensé™ skin-care line is recognized for its nourishing ingredients and exclusive technologies, including patented self-preserving formulas.

“We have always strived to set the benchmark for quality and safety within our industry,” said USANA President Dave Wentz. “It is gratifying to once again be independently recognized for our exceptional products, especially in a state with more than 100 dietary supplement companies.”

The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

USANA Receives Acclaim from Forbes for Third Year Running

Forbes—a leading business magazine worldwide—released its list of America’s 200 Best Small Companies, and USANA Health Sciences once again placed high on that list with a #12 ranking. This is the third consecutive year that USANA has been included in the top 10 percent of this list, an honor no other direct selling company on the list can claim.

According to Forbes.com, the 200 Best Small Companies list “ferrets out the most robust, fundamentally disciplined public outfits…small, but growing, businesses designed to survive the ups and downs of market volatility.”

*The fact that the company is included on this list is one more reason why USANA stands apart as an unparalleled opportunity. We, as an Associate, are proud that our efforts have helped make USANA a shining star of the network marketing industry.

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NSF International Helps You Live Safer™

USANA is pleased to announce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration through NSF International’s Dietary Supplement Certification program, which means USANA successfully met all requirements included in NSF’s GMP Registration Program, the only American National Standard for Dietary Supplements. The ESSENTIALS™ (MEGA ANTIOXIDANT and CHELATED MINERAL), PROFLAVANOL® 90, and the HEALTHPAK 100™ have also been exhaustively tested by NSF and found to contain all ingredients declared on product label at the listed amounts through NSF International’s Dietary Supplement Certification program.

These certifications reflect USANA’s continued commitment to ensuring your satisfaction, giving you confidence that the products you use and sell are of excellent quality and that the company you represent operates with unwavering integrity. Share USANA’s commitment to quality with your prospects by having them visit the newly updated “Quality Manufacturing” page on usana.com.

With NSF Certification, it’s just one more reason why USANA products are Nutritionals You Can Trust.

About NSF

NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods. 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. For more information visit http://www.nsf.org/.

Sensé™ Self-preserving Technology is a Skin-care Industry Breakthrough

USANA received an official patent(U.S. Patent No. 7,214,391) on May 8 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that guarantees proprietary rights to the self-preserving technology used in Sensé skin- and personal-care products.

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. The products are “self-preserving” in that they don't require traditional chemical preservatives to maintain their shelf life.

This is revolutionary technology that USANA’s respected team of scientists spent nearly 10 years perfecting. The patent ensures that only USANA and our Associates have the exclusive distribution rights to our unique self-preserving technology.

We assure that Sensé beautiful science products are manufactured with patented self-preserving technology. The traditional skin-care manufacturers must use common chemical preservatives in order to keep their products from spoiling. Sensé patented 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.

In addition, the Sensé product line received a Utah Best of State Award this year in the personal-care/cosmetics category for its revolutionary self-preserving formulations. The Utah Best of State Awards are a recognition program that was created to acknowledge outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses in Utah.

USANA President Dave Wentz Elected Chairman Of Direct Selling Association

Tuesday June 10, 11:00 am ET

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave Wentz, president of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA - News), was elected chairman of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Board of Directors on Monday during the organization’s 2008 Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

The DSA is a national trade association of more than 200 leading companies that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. Wentz will serve a one-year term as chairman, helping the organization achieve its goals of promoting the direct selling industry as well as ensuring that member companies maintain the highest level of business ethics.

“I am excited to serve an organization that plays such an important role in maintaining the strength and principles of the direct selling industry,” Wentz said. “The DSA is made up of an incredible array of companies offering excellent products and services to millions of independent distributors and customers throughout the United States. I look forward to serving the DSA and furthering its role in guiding our great industry.”

Wentz has served a variety of roles with the DSA, including chairman of the Direct Selling Education Foundation, chairman of the 2008 Annual Meeting, and DSA vice chairman for 2006/2007 and 2007/2008.

Nathan Moore, immediate past DSA chairman and general counsel for Mary Kay Inc., said, “As I hand over this chair to Dave Wentz, I do so with excitement and anticipation about the DSA’s next steps. Dave has played an important role in helping this organization achieve its goals, and I know we will accomplish even more for our industry in the future.”

For more information about direct selling, the DSA and its Code of Ethics, visit http://www.dsa.org/.

Verite And USANA Awarded Prestigious Stevie(TM) Award For Best Consumer Entertainment Production 2008

Friday June 13, 6:05 pm ET

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vérité, a digital communications agency, and USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA - News), a leader in science-based health products, today announced that they were presented with a Stevie™ in the Interactive Multimedia category for Consumer Entertainment/Information at the 2008 American Business Awards in New York City. The award was given for the USANA MyHealthPak™ Builder Flash site.

Vérité helped USANA design and launch a custom supplement ordering system last year using an online entertainment approach, which allows USANA customers to interactively customize and order supplement packs. Visitors to the MyHealthPak site are provided with a fun interactive experience that makes it easy to build, customize and order daytime and nighttime supplement packs from USANA’s online store.

“We are so pleased that Vérité and USANA were given the consumer entertainment award,” Vérité CEO Kimberley Jones said. “Together we produced a unique, cutting-edge approach implementing Web 2.0 strategies that allowed customers to participate and personify their experience.”

Dan Macuga, USANA vice president of network development and public relations, added, “We appreciate this significant recognition for the innovative MyHealthPak site. Vérité helped create a simple, interactive site for our customers to receive truly customizable nutrition, helping USANA stay in the forefront of supplementation. We are also grateful for our dedicated Associates, who provided excellent feedback and support during the site’s construction.”Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” the awards were presented during ceremonies Thursday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by CNN personality Ali Velshi, videocast live on the Internet and broadcast nationwide on radio.

“Many Americans accomplish extraordinary things in the workplace everyday, but rarely get the attention they deserve,” said Stevie Awards founder Michael Gallagher. “We hope that the Stevies inspire people at all levels of American business to recognize and honor outstanding work.”

More than 100 Stevies were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, Best Support Staffer and Best Corporate Web Site. More than 1,500 nominations from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.

About Vérité

One of Utah’s original digital communications agencies, Vérité, Inc. produces unique and effective on-line tools, and creative campaigns for corporate sales, marketing and training departments. The company was founded in 1993 and initially developed digital advertising campaigns to enable businesses to communicate effectively. Vérité offerings include eTools™, on-line services for registering, testing, certification, eCommerce and more. Vérité has built innovative integrated media solutions for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Novell, Omniture, Symantec, Intel, The State of Utah, Avocent and more. Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, Vérité, Inc. serves clients in Utah as well as nationally. Learn more at www.verite.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars” by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

USANA Executive Vice President Gil Fuller Receives Utah CFO Of The Year Award

Thursday June 19, 5:37 pm ET

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences (NASDAQ: USNA - News) Executive Gil Fuller received the first annual CFO of the Year award yesterday from Utah Business magazine. Fuller, who serves as USANA’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, was recognized in the medium public company category at an awards banquet hosted by the magazine.

Utah Business stated that CFO honorees work as a partner with a company’s chief executive officer to guide the company through financial storms and sunny days. The publication sought to recognize individuals who have truly risen to the task as financial stewards. Utah Business recognized 24 finalists at the banquet and awarded a top executive from each of eight categories with a CFO of the Year award.

President Dave Wentz commented on Mr. Fuller’s win, saying, “Gil has truly been an asset to USANA over the past 12 years. He has been instrumental in the growth of our company and I’m excited to see him receive this well-deserved recognition.”

Fuller joined USANA in May 1996 as vice president of finance and served in this role until June 1999, when he was appointed senior vice president. He has served as USANA's CFO since October 1997. Prior to joining USANA, he served as executive vice president of Winder Dairy, Inc.; chief administrative officer and treasurer of Melaleuca, Inc.; and vice president and treasurer of Norton Company. Fuller received a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Utah.

Usana Health Sciences Malaysia Wins The BrandLaureate 2007 In Two Categories

With only a year into Malaysia market, Usana Health Sciences Malaysia has been conferred The BrandLaureate Award 2007-2008 in two categories for Branding Excellence in the Direct Selling Category and Branding Product Excellence in the Advanced Nutritional Product Category.

This is an inaugural award given exclusively to the best brands in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific that meet stringent selection procedures based on a 300-point judging criteria that include Brand Strategy, Brand Culture, Brand Communication, Brand Equity and Performance. The short-listed candidates are then audited by the Process Auditors, Price Waterhouse Coopers. The final selection is decided by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) Board of Governors headed by YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Jaafar.

The first regional brand award to originate from Malaysia, the BrandLaureate covers various industries and categories from multinationals to the local SMI and SMEs. Usana Malaysia is proud to be recognized along with other distinguished brands that include Coway, Osim, Sushi King, England Optical, Sungei Wang Plaza, Mayflower, Awana Resorts and etc who were each awarded the BrandLaureate in their respective categories.

The term "laureate" is defined as "one that is worthy of the greatest honour or distinction". Hence, the BrandLaureates are the best brands in their respective categories.

In conjunction with the BrandLaureate recognition, an exclusive full page profile on Usana was published in the Star newspaper on 9th Jan 2008.

Visit http://www.thebrandlaureate.com/

Usana Health Sciences Malaysia Wins The BrandLaureate 2008 In Two Categories

Once Again, with only two year into Malaysia market, Usana Health Sciences Malaysia has been conferred The BrandLaureate Award 2008 in two categories for Branding Excellence in the Brand Personality category and Branding Product Excellence in the Advanced Nutritional Product Category in two consecutive years.

This is an inaugural award given exclusively to the best brands in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific that meet stringent selection procedures based on a 300-point judging criteria that include Brand Strategy, Brand Culture, Brand Communication, Brand Equity and Performance. The short-listed candidates are then audited by the Process Auditors, Price Waterhouse Coopers. The final selection is decided by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) Board of Governors headed by YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Jaafar.

The first regional brand award to originate from Malaysia, the BrandLaureate covers various industries and categories from multinationals to the local SMI and SMEs. Usana Malaysia is proud to be recognized along with other distinguished brands that include Coway, Osim, Sushi King, England Optical, Sungei Wang Plaza, Mayflower, Awana Resorts and etc who were each awarded the BrandLaureate in their respective categories.

The term "laureate" is defined as "one that is worthy of the greatest honour or distinction". Hence, the BrandLaureates are the best brands in their respective categories.

USANA Honored By Utah Council For Worksite Health Promotion

Friday October 10, 1:05 pm ET

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA - News) received an award on Thursday from the Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion in recognition of the company’s outstanding wellness program.

USANA was recognized with a Platinum Award at an awards luncheon at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus. Brad Pace, USANA wellness coordinator and personal trainer, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

USANA’s wellness program includes a fully equipped in-house gym, full-time personal trainer, smoking cessation program, extensive annual health fair and free nutritional products and fruit for employees.

“USANA works hard to help its employees live healthier lives and provides them with many opportunities to do so,” said Dan Macuga, USANA vice president of marketing and public relations. “It is an honor to be recognized for all of the hard work USANA has put into its wellness program.”

Companies that received a Platinum Award have wellness programs that have been in operation for a minimum of five years, are available to all employees and spouses, have a mission statement and a budget, and complete a variety of activities outlined by the Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion. This is the fourth consecutive year USANA has been recognized with a Platinum Award.

USANA received a 2008 Work/Life Award in July from the Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Office of Work & Family Life in recognition of the company’s exceptional workplace and wellness programs.

USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz Receives Albert Einstein Award

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Myron Wentz, founder, chairman, and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, Inc., was honored Monday June 25 2007 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 many scientific and charitable 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."

Dr. Wentz is an internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease diagnoses. In 1974 he launched Gull Laboratories, which developed groundbreaking viral diagnostic assays, including the first commercially available test for diagnosing infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art manufacturer of science-based nutritional supplements and personal-care products. Most recently, he founded Sanoviv Medical Institute, a holistic medical facility with full hospital accreditation located in Baja California. He holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of Utah.

Today Dr. Wentz is increasingly focused on his humanitarian and charitable endeavors, recently founding the Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory in Uganda and the Wentz Medical Centre in Cambodia to serve children in those countries orphaned by diseases such as malaria and HIV. Dr. Wentz was a recipient of the Children's Champion Award by Children's Hunger Fund, for which he travels worldwide as a medical missionary.

While Dr. Wentz' primary focus is on health and disease prevention, his love for music and appreciation for his undergraduate alma mater led him to contribute generously to the construction of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

USANA Flagship Essentials And HealthPak 100 Nutritional Supplements Rate 'Best Of The Best' Out Of 1,600 Products Evaluated In Canada And United State

USANA Health Sciences, a leading global health supplement manufacturer, once again received 5-Star Gold Standard ratings for its nutritional products in the much-anticipated 4th and latest edition of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.™

USANA Health Sciences, a leading global health supplement manufacturer, once again received 5-Star Gold Standard ratings for its nutritional products in the much-anticipated 4th and latest edition of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.™

USANA's Essentials and HealthPak 100™ products both received 5-Star Gold Standard ratings and the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™. USANA is no stranger to this recognition as similar high ratings were given in the first, second and third editions of the guide.

According to the comparative guide, companies that receive 5-Star Gold Ratings must meet the "highest standards of quality in research, formulations and manufacturing." The guide also noted that companies awarded the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™ have gone to considerable expense to meet and exceed the most stringent of manufacturing standards. USANA was one of only four companies rated this highly and asked by publishers to include a company description within the latest edition of the guide.

"It is gratifying to have our Essentials and HealthPak products independently recognized for excellence," explains Dr. Tim Wood, USANA's executive vice president of research and development. "We applaud Mr. MacWilliam's efforts to raise the bar on quality within the supplement industry."

USANA Health Sciences Product Receives Approval Of ConsumerLab.com

SALT LAKE CITY, Jul 20, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced today that its supplement Visionex (TM) has been evaluated and approved by ConsumerLab.com, LLC. A leading provider of independent test results and information, ConsumerLab.com ("CL") helps consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutritional products.

In a recent blind study, CL purchased and evaluated lutein and zeaxanthin products from various nutritional supplement manufacturers to determine whether they contained the amounts of the compounds as stated on their labels. Upon completion, CL announced that USANA's Visionex had "met (its) label claim and ConsumerLab.com's standards for lutein and zeaxanthin products."

"ConsumerLab.com is an organization at the forefront of research in the arenas of nutrition and health," said USANA's Executive Vice President of Research & Development Tim Wood. "USANA takes great pride in the quality systems and manufacturing practices we have established, and we are honored to have obtained this qualification from a company as reputable and highly regarded as CL."

According to its Web site, CL publishes results of its tests at http://www.consumerlab.com/, which receives more than 3 million visits per year, as well as in its acclaimed book, ConsumerLab.com's Guide to Buying Vitamins & Supplements, and in special technical reports. In the past eight years, CL has tested more than 1,900 products, representing hundreds of different brands and nearly every type of popular supplement. Its research is cited frequently in the media, in books, and at medical meetings.

For more information about CL, please visit http://www.consumerlab.com/.

USANA Health Sciences Expands Research Partnership With Renowned Linus Pauling Institute

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc., announced today that it is expanding its existing partnership with the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI), the only person who has won two undivided Nobel Prizes, in an effort to better determine the function and role of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (micronutrients) in promoting optimal health and preventing disease. USANA will contribute $500,000 per year to the institute over the course of 10 years.

For more than a decade, LPI, one of the nation's first Centers of Excellence for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, has been committed to the research of heart disease, cancer, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. Along with its research on micronutrition, LPI's mission includes:

*Determining the role of oxidative and nitrative stress and antioxidants in human health and disease.

*Helping people everywhere achieve a healthy and productive life, full of vitality, with minimal suffering, and free of cancer and other debilitating diseases.

"The partnership between LPI and USANA will significantly enhance the institute's research mission, enabling our scientists to better understand the role antioxidants, phytochemicals, and other nutrients play in human health," said Balz Frei, director of the Linus Pauling Institute. "We are very excited about this opportunity."

USANA's research team will collaborate with LPI on cutting-edge nutritional and clinical research. This collaboration and contribution will help advance the science of human nutrition and health, provide USANA with valuable information to be used to formulate and upgrade its nutritional products and help USANA to better advise its customers on how to use USANA products. USANA's support and the contributions of its scientists may also be credited in leading scientific and medical journals.

"The Linus Pauling Institute is clearly at the forefront of research in the arenas of nutrition and health," said USANA's Executive Vice President of Research & Development Tim Wood. "USANA is proud to be supporting their efforts and we look forward to working with LPI in advancing the science of nutrition in both laboratory and clinical settings."

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USANA Products Meet Requirements Of INFORMED-CHOICE & HFL

SALT LAKE CITY, Jul 26, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc., announced today that six of its nutritional supplements have been independently tested and found to meet the stringent requirements of Informed-Choice, an organization that works to ensure that both athletes and general consumers are fully informed about the supplements they choose to take. USANA's high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade supplements are used by hundreds of professional athletes all around the world, including the U.S. Speedskating and Canadian Speedskating teams, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), and the competitors of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

Working in conjunction with United Kingdom-based HFL ( http://www.hfl.co.uk/), Informed-Choice conducted extensive testing on USANA supplements Active Calcium(TM), Procosa(R) II, Chelated Mineral, Poly C(R), Mega Antioxidant, and Body Rox(TM). All were examined and found to be free of the contaminants targeted by Informed-Choice from the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) list of prohibited substances, qualifying the products to carry the highly respected INFORMED-CHOICE logo.

Dr. John Cuomo, Executive Director of Research and Development for USANA, said, "We are proud to obtain this certification from Informed-Choice. USANA Health Sciences always strives to produce the highest quality nutritional supplements available. Our goal is to provide products that are safe and effective for both athletes and the general public. We take great pride in the quality systems and manufacturing practices we have established. This certification by Informed-Choice is yet another demonstration that USANA truly lives up to its reputation as Nutritionals You Can Trust."

According to its Web site, the Informed-Choice testing specification was developed based on the analysis of thousands of supplement samples over a six-year period, as well as research into supplement contamination levels and analysis of positive drug tests within global professional sports.

For more information about Informed-Choice and its testing parameters, visit http://www.informed-choice.org/.

USANA Products Listed On Informed-Sport Web Site

SALT LAKE CITY – October 13, 2008 – USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today announced that six of its nutritional supplements are currently listed with Informed-Sport, a supplement testing program designed to test supplements and their ingredients for inadvertent contamination with substances prohibited in sport.

Informed-Sport and its sister organization, Informed-Choice, certify that nutritional products have been tested by the world’s leading independent laboratory for substances banned by the governing bodies of world sports.

"We are delighted at USANA's continued support of HFL's supplement testing services, and in particular, their backing of both the Informed-Choice and Informed-Sport programs,” said Catherine Judkins, Business Development Manager for HFL Sport Science. “Through these services, USANA can reassure their customers that USANA products are safe to use."

In recent months, USANA’s Mega Antioxidant, Chelated Mineral, Active Calcium™, Procosa® II, Poly C® and Body Rox™ supplements have been regularly tested and found free of prohibited substances by HFL Sport Science, the testing lab for Informed-Choice and Informed-Sport.

“We are proud to have our high quality products listed by a trusted third-party organization like HFL Sport Science,” said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development. “USANA Health Sciences strives to provide products that are safe and effective for both athletes and the general public through exceptional quality systems and manufacturing practices. This listing by Informed-Sport is yet another demonstration that USANA truly provides Nutritionals You Can Trust.”

USANA’s safe and high quality products have helped it become the official supplement provider of premier athletic organizations including US Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, Biathlon Canada, Cross Country Canada, USA Luge, USA Bobsled and the elite athletes of the WTA Sony Ericsson Tour.

At a time when many athletes are concerned that taking a supplement could jeopardize their ability to qualify for competition, USANA has stepped forward to create a powerful athlete guarantee. The company has entered into agreements with select Olympic athletes that guarantee that should an athlete test positive for a banned substance as a result of taking a USANA nutritional product, USANA will compensate the athlete up to two times his or her earnings up to $1 million. USANA proves its commitment to athletes and its confidence in its products by offering the same guarantee to the elite tennis players of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

For more information about Informed-Sport and its testing parameters, visit http://www.informed-sport.com/.

USANA’s BiOmega™ Fish Oil Supplement Approved By ConsumerLab.com

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 17, 2008—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), today announced that its BiOmega™ fish oil supplement was evaluated and approved by ConsumerLab.com, LLC. A leading provider of independent product test results and information, ConsumerLab.com helps consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health and wellness products.

ConsumerLab.com reviewed BiOmega as part of a larger evaluation of dietary supplements sold in the United States that claim to contain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Products were tested for their omega-3 levels; mercury, lead and PCB contamination; and signs of decomposition. BiOmega received an approved rating in all three testing categories. The review can be found on the company’s Web site at http://www.consumerlab.com/.

ConsumberLab.com stated in its product review that the quality of fish oil and other omega-3 supplements is an important issue because supplement levels vary depending on the source and method of processing. Fish also can have accumulated toxins that could potentially contaminate a supplement. USANA uses a double molecular distillation process to manufacture its BiOmega supplement, ensuring the highest possible purity from mercury, PCBs, pesticides and other heavy metals.

“We are happy to see the results from the ConsumerLab.com trial, but we are not surprised,” said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA executive vice president of research and development. “These results confirm our extensive in-house testing. USANA is committed to only the highest quality manufacturing and analytical testing systems and practices. We are very pleased to receive independent confirmation of the quality and purity of BiOmega from this test.”

USANA Named A Top Revenue Growth Company By MountainWest Capital Network

Monday October 27, 12:55 pm ET

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA - News) was recognized Friday by MountainWest Capital Network as one of the state’s top 15 companies for revenue growth. Top Revenue Growth award winners had the largest dollar amount of revenue growth from 2003 through 2007. This is the fourth time USANA has been recognized by MountainWest Capital Network.

Jeff Yates, USANA Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the company at an awards luncheon at the Grand America. Governor John Huntsman gave the keynote address at the luncheon.

“The entire state of Utah congratulates you on this recognition and applauds you for the employment opportunities and economic development you provide,” Governor Huntsman said at the luncheon. “Thank you for making this state a competitive and prosperous one.”

MountainWest Capital Network sponsors the annual event to honor Utah’s top 100 fastest growing companies, the top 15 revenue growth companies, and a select group of “Emerging Elite” businesses in Utah. MountainWest Capital Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering deal flow, capital development and business growth in Utah.