Sunday, July 13, 2008

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

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 18, 2008—June 17, 2008—USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
(NASDAQ: USNA), today announced that its BiOmega™ fish oil supplement was evaluated and approved byConsumerLab.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 www.consumerlab.com.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 thisprestigious recognition. It is well deserved.”
ConsumberLab.com stated in its product review that the quality of fish oil and other omega-3 supplements is animportant issue because supplement levels vary depending on the source and method of processing. Fish alsocan 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.”
For more information about USANA’s high-quality products, visit www.usana.com.
About USANA USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional, personal-care and weight-management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
USANA Health Sciences3838 West Parkway Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84120

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