Werner Berger is training for Mt. Everest(again)

USANA Associate Werner Berger is preparing to climb Mt. Everest once more in 2010 and this time he would like to take someone from the USANA family with him.
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USANA announces two new partnerships

In December USANA announced two additional sports partnerships. USANA is now the official
supplement, energy drink and nutritional shake supplier for the Wasatch Powerbird Guides.
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The next day USANA announced it is now the official nutritional supplement for the Utah Grizzlies.
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Inadequate Vitamin D May Account for Over 1/2 of End-stage Renal Disease in African Americans

Kidney failure is more common in African Americans than in Caucasians. This disparity is generally attributable to a greater prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in this population.
In the December 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers report a strong association between end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans and reduced vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiencies are more common in this group compared to Caucasians due to increased skin pigmentation, which results in reduced vitamin D synthesis from sun exposure.
Deficiencies in vitamin D (defined as <15 ng/ml) were found in 34% of African Americans compared to 5% of non-Hispanic Caucasians. Researchers also discovered that individuals with the lowest vitamin D levels were 2.6 times as likely to end up on dialysis compared to those with the highest levels. The researchers determined that vitamin D was responsible for about 58% of the excess risk for renal disease experienced by African Americans.
Follow-up research is needed to confirm the results, but this study adds to previous evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to the progression of kidney disease and the resulting need for dialysis. It also explains a good portion of the increased risk of ESRD in African Americans.
J Am Soc Nephrol 20: 2631-2639, 2009

Quercetin Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults with Hypertension

Researchers at the University of Utah, in collaboration with USANA Health Sciences, conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to test the effectiveness of quercetin supplementation in lowering unhealthy blood pressure levels. The subjects were divided into two groups: prehypertensives (120-139 mm Hg systolic/80-89 mm Hg diastolic) or stage 1 hypertensives (140-159 mm Hg systolic/90-99 mm Hg diastolic). Over 28 days, the participants were given either 730 mg quercetin/day or placebo.

Blood pressure remained unchanged in prehypertensives after supplementation with quercetin. In contrast, stage 1 hypertensive subjects showed significant reductions in both systolic (-7 mm Hg) and diastolic (-2 mm Hg) blood pressure after quercetin supplementation. This is the first published study to show that quercetin supplementation can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive adult humans. Additionally, it is important to note that quercetin supplementation did not influence the blood pressure of non-hypertensive individuals.

J. Nutr. 137:2405-2411, November 2007

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Omega–3 Fatty Acid Intake & The Incidence of Age-related Macular Degeneration

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the vascular and neural health of the retina and may influence the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two forms of AMD: dry and wet. In the dry form, normal tissue in the macula slowly disappears, leaving a pale area referred to as central geographic atrophy (CGA). In the wet form, or neovascular (NV) AMD, abnormal blood vessels grow underneath the macula. These vessels leak serum or blood and eventually cause the normal macular tissue to be replaced by scar tissue.

Researchers recently investigated whether omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with a reduced risk of developing both wet and dry forms of AMD. The study involved 1837 people from the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study (AREDS) who were at moderate to high risk of developing AMD. Clinical measurements were obtained in this group over a period of 12 years (from 1992 to 2005).

Participants who reported the highest omega–3 fatty acid intake were 35% less likely than their peers to develop dry (CGA) AMD, and 32% less likely to develop the more common, wet form (NV) AMD.

Over the 12 years of this study, the incidence of CGA and NV AMD was lowest for those reporting the highest consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found primarily in oily fish, nuts and seeds, and fish oil supplements. If these results are applied to the general population, dietary intervention may have a significant preventive effect on the development and progression of AMD.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Dec;90(6):1601-7

Daily Supplement Use and Brain Function in Healthy Children

Vitamins and minerals are essential for optimal neural performance. However, national dietary surveys continue to show that a high percentage of adults and children suffer from deficiencies in one or more vitamins and minerals.

A study published in the November 2008 British Journal of Nutrition examined the effects of multivitamin and multimineral supplements on brain function in children. The study involved 81 healthy children between the ages of 8 and 14. The children were randomly assigned to receive a daily children’s multivitamin and multimineral supplement or a placebo.

During twelve weeks of supplementation, the children were given a series of tests to assess brain function. The children who received daily supplements performed better on two tests of attention than did the children who received placebos. Even more surprising was that the improvements in attention scores were seen within a few hours after administering the first vitamin and mineral dose. Mood, another outcome the authors were researching, was not significantly affected by the supplement.

These results suggest that multivitamin and multimineral supplementation may help to improve brain function in healthy children. However, it is impossible to determine whether the improvement in brain function in the children who took the daily supplement was due to a single ingredient in the supplement or whether it was due to the interaction of multiple vitamins and/or minerals. While additional research will be necessary to further elucidate this point, it may be time to reconsider the role of daily multivitamins in maintaining childhood health.

Br J Nutr 2008 Nov;100(5):1086-96

USANA Health Sciences Wins 2009 OMNI Award for USANA.com Redesign

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today it has received a silver OMNI Award for the redesign and relaunch of its corporate Web site, www.usana.com. The Omni Awards recognize outstanding media productions that engage, empower and enlighten in the fields of film, television, video, interactive, animation and Web. Read more.

Vitamin D in the news(again).

If there were a category for Vitamin of the year then Vitamin D would be a strong contender this year. The Salt Lake Tribune added another article about Vitamin D. Here is a portion of the article.

About two-thirds of Utahns don't get enough vitamin D, which could increase their risk of depression, diabetes, heart disease and early death.

That's according to research from Intermountain Healthcare, which today at a national conference is presenting three abstracts that bolster the growing link between vitamin D levels and a wide range of health issues.

While the vitamin has long been known to promote calcium absorption and strengthen bones, it has also been increasingly linked to diseases, from heart disease to autoimmune diseases and some cancers.

Using its vast database of electronic medical records, the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray posed the questions: What effect do vitamin D levels have on the development of cardiovascular disease? On depression among patients with heart disease? On risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes and hypertension? Read more.

All Children brighten our future.

This time of year should be the brightest for Children. The brightness many children will have is enough hope for the next meal they are able to eat. Find out how USANA is working with the Childrens Hunger Fund. Click here.

The highest rated Supplements in the World

Wentz Medical Center Update

We would like to share the latest news on the construction of the Wentz Medical Center in Malawi Africa. This was first posted on the USANA Blog. Click here to read more.

USANA Athletes

Did you know that USANA Sponsors Olympic Athletes and many World Class Athletes?

USANA is the official health supplement supplier of the Sony Ericcson Tour for the Women's Tennis Association.
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Find out more about USANA Athletes a winning combination from What's up USANA. Click here.

USANA & Vitamin D

Here is additional information on vitamin D. This is from the What's Up USANA Blog.

USANA Provides Valuable Information About Vitamin D

USANA & Childrens Hunger Fund

USANA Health Sciences Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Here are some of the highlights of the 3rd quarter results.

• Net sales increase to $110.8 million
• Earnings per share increase to $0.51
• Company raises outlook for 2009

Read the complete news release. Click here.

USANA Supported Clinical Study Demonstrates Improved Bone Health in Girls

New Study Involving Active Calcium™ Chewable Offers Promising Results

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009-- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that a third-party clinical study led by Dr. David Greene at Australian Catholic University (ACU National) found that use of USANA’s Active Calcium™ Chewable supplement improves bone health in young girls.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled study involved 20 pairs of identical twin girls, ages 9-12 years old, who were randomly assigned to receive USANA’s Active Calcium Chewable or a matching placebo. The results of the study found that after six months of supplementation, Active Calcium Chewable improved measures of bone mineral content, bone mineral density, and bone strength in these girls.

“We are delighted with the results of the ACU National study,” said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA’s Executive Vice President of Research and Development. “These results confirm the findings of a similar 2003 clinical trial conducted at the University of Utah. The ACU National study design, in which one twin received Active Calcium Chewable while her sister received the placebo, goes a step further and factors out genetic influences.”

Results of the ACU National study are particularly significant, because young women accumulate bone mass most rapidly during adolescence, and ideal skeletal development can only be achieved when dietary intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium are optimal during this period. Dr. Greene of ACU National said maximizing bone during the growing years was essential to offsetting the effects of osteoporosis in later life.

“It is estimated that only 10 to 25 percent of children and teens get adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D,” said Dr. Christine Wood. “My own experience as a pediatrician confirms this when I question my patients about their calcium intakes. Parents and teens need to understand the potential long-term risks of chronic calcium and vitamin D deficiency during adolescence. We can’t turn back the clock as these children age into adults.” Dr. Christine Wood is an expert in nutritional medicine for children and speaks on healthy lifestyles to parents worldwide. She is also a member of USANA’s Scientific Advisory Council.

Derek Parra: Hello from Milwaukee

Derek Parra is on the road with the U.S. Speed Skating Team. This is his latest entry on the What's up USANA Blog.

Derek Parra: Hello from Milwaukee

A Note From USANA-Sponsored Athlete Nikola Girke

Many updates about USANA, people, and events are available at What's Up USANA.

A Note From USANA-Sponsored Athlete Nikola Girke

Rev3 Fuels Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Rev 3 from USANA was the energy drink that fueled the crew of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. This is from What's up USANA



Rev3 Fuels Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

USANA Named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) 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 2004 through 2008. This is the fifth time USANA has been recognized by MountainWest Capital Network.

"We are thankful that our Associates around the world are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit," said USANA CFO Jeff Yates. "This award wouldn't be possible without them, and I am grateful to be part of a company that offers entrepreneurs a way to be successful, especially in this tough economy."

Yates accepted the award on behalf of the company at an awards luncheon at the Grand America. Governor Gary R. Herbert gave the keynote address at the luncheon.

"With an entrepreneurial background myself, I know what it takes to build a successful business and join those who value your accomplishments," Herbert said at the luncheon.

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.

Learn more about USANA's products and opportunity by visiting our Web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy 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, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.

Dr. Wentz on vaccinations

Dr. Wentz recently returned from China and Hong Kong. He offers advice about vaccinations. This is especially timely with many people thinking about getting the vaccination for H1N1. Click here.

USANA featured on a Texas Fox TV Station

USANA is getting plenty of media attention. The MTV Music Awards, the Emmys for the Rev3 and recently the Nutritional Supplements were featured on a News Telecast of a Fox Station in Texas.


Please contact us to find out more about USANA.

USANA Introduces Probiotics Plus

Many people suffer from poor digestive health. Probiotics bacteria that are available in many different supplements and recently advertised being added to some yogurts. USANA has developed Probiotics Plus and we have two sources for you to review to learn more about Probiotics and Probiotics Plus. The first is a link to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics(ISAPP). This is a consumer guide for making good choices for Probiotic Products. http://www.isapp.net/docs/Consumer_Guidelines-probiotic.pdf

We also included a short video about USANA's new Probiotic Plus. Click here.

Please contact us @ 714-679-6778 or stevensfamilyhealth@yahoo.com to place your order for Probiotics Plus.

Dietary Zinc Intake Correlates with DNA Strength

Zinc is an essential mineral with a known role in maintenance of DNA integrity. However, until recently, no human studies have directly examined the role of zinc status on DNA damage in healthy adults.

A study published in the August 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the effects of varying levels of zinc intake on DNA damage in healthy adult males. Nine healthy men with reported mean daily zinc intakes of 11 mg/day were subjected to three different dietary periods.

• Days 1-13 = baseline period (11 mg zinc/day)
• Days 14-55 = zinc depletion (0.6 mg zinc/day for 1 week, then 4 mg zinc/day for 5 weeks)
• Days 56-83 = zinc repletion (11 mg zinc/day for 4 weeks with 20 mg supplemental zinc for the first 7 days)

Blood samples were collected on days 1, 13, 35, 55, and 83, and three key metrics were analyzed (DNA damage in peripheral blood cells, plasma oxidative stress, and antioxidant defense biomarkers).

As expected, dietary zinc depletion was strongly associated with increased DNA breakage in peripheral blood cells (day 13 compared with day 55, P < p =" 0.006).">

This study provides strong evidence for dietary zinc intake being a critical factor in maintaining DNA integrity in humans.

Song Y, Chung CS, Bruno RS, Traber MG, Brown KH, King JC, Ho E. 2009. Dietary zinc restriction and repletion affects DNA integrity in healthy men. AJCN 90(2):321-8.

Original post USANA 10/14/09

Olympic Athlete to Olympic Coach & USANA Asociate- Derek Parra

Derek Parra won a Gold & Silver Medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics and recently visited USANA. He really enjoys coaching the U.S. SpeedskatingTeam. Here is an article from the website of the U.S. Olympic Committee.


USANA offers Athletes a $1,000,000 guarantee that they will not test positive for banned substances.

Olympic and World Class Athletes trust their health to USANA. Here some of their words, click here.

Resveratrol May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's

A study published in Journal of Biological Chemistry has shown that resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, red wine, peanuts and berries, lowers the levels of the amyloid-beta peptides, which cause much of the neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers administered resveratrol to cells which produce human amyloid-beta and tested the compound's effectiveness by analyzing amyloid-beta levels inside and outside the cells. They found that amyloid-beta levels in the treated cells were much lower than those in untreated cells. It is thought that resveratrol acts by stimulating the degradation of these amyloid-beta peptides.

Although more research is needed, early results suggest that this natural compound may have a therapeutic potential in Alzheimer's disease. Resveratrol is currently being researched for a potential role in fighting other human amyloid-related diseases, including Huntington's, Parkinson's and prion diseases.

J. Biol. Chem. Vol. 280; Issue 45: 37377-37382, 11-11-05.

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News from Dr Wentz

Dr. Wentz shares news about USANA Products & Sanoviv


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Larry King interviews Tim Sales at the USANA Convention

Backstage at the USANA Convention with Larry King and Tim Sales.

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Vitamin D Deficiencies Widespread Among Pregnant Women & Infants Despite Prenatal Vitamin Usage

Even among those taking prenatal multivitamin supplements, vitamin D levels were found to be insufficient or deficient in pregnant women, particularly in women living in northern regions, according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers took blood samples from 400 pregnant women—200 African American women and 200 Caucasian women—before 22 weeks gestation and again after delivery.
More than 80% of African American women and nearly half of Caucasian women tested at delivery had levels of vitamin D that were insufficient, even though more than 90% of them used prenatal vitamins during pregnancy.
In addition, umbilical cord blood from newborns showed 92.4% of African American babies and 66.1% of Caucasian infants had insufficient vitamin D levels at birth, leaving them at risk for rickets and other health problems. A newborn relies completely on its mother for its vitamin D stores.

These results suggest that African American and Caucasian pregnant women and newborns residing in the northern U.S. are at high risk of vitamin D insufficiency, even when mothers regularly take prenatal vitamins. Higher-dose supplementation is needed to improve maternal and infant vitamin D status.

J. Nutr. 137:447-452, February 2007

USANA Athletes at Convention

Larry King asks about USANA

The USANA International Convention made news legend Larry King stop and take notice. Here is an article from the Salt Lake Tribune.

USANA continues to support the Childrens Hunger Fund.

Each year at the USANA Convention many Associates run and walk in the Childrens Hunger Fund 5k run/walk. This year is no exception. $100,000 was raised for CHF. Click here for a video from What's up USANA.

Check Out USANA’s Exciting New Products!

The 2009 USANA Convention kicked off Thursday. This year as is years past USANA raises the bar with a selection of new products. New products and increased amounts of nutrients to existing products are highlighted below, and this is just on day one.


USANA announced some exciting new products in this morning’s general session at the 2009 International Convention. Add them to your Autoship today!

Super Pills
Available exclusively in MyHealthPak, USANA is now offering Super Pills for three of our quality supplements. These Super Pills are a more potent form of the same products you trust on a daily basis, so you won’t need to add as many tablets to your customized AM/PM packets.

• Proflavanol^® 180: Double the strength of Proflavanol^® 90, in one convenient dose.
• CoQuinone^® 100: More than three times the strength of regular CoQuinone^® 30.
• Visionex^® DS: A full daily dose of Visionex in one convenient tablet.

Pure Rest™
Pure Rest is USANA’s natural alternative to sleeping pills. It contains an ultra-pure dose of the naturally occurring melatonin hormone that will help you get to sleep. And not only that, it will help you restore your normal wake and sleep cycles. Sweet dreams!

Health Assessment & Advisor
Previously known as the Product Advisor, the new and improved Health Assessment & Advisor now comes with explanatory videos and provides a daily cost comparison, so you can see how affordable USANA’s supplements really are compared to your daily cup of coffee. It also allows you to create your MyHealthPak directly from the product recommendation page.

USANA’s Mega Antioxidant is now formulated with maximum strength vitamin D, which is necessary for normal bone mineralization and growth. Recent reports show that populations around the world are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. The problem is widespread and increasing, with potentially severe repercussions not only for bone fracture rates but also overall health.

Also, USANA’s AO Booster now provides the antioxidant resveratrol in quantities 15 times larger than its previous formulation, to help prevent free radical damage and complement the activities of many of the other phytonutrients found in USANA supplements.

Rev3 Heads to L.A. again

A couple of months ago Rev3 from USANA was a big hit at the MTV Movie Awards. This time Rev3 is part of the taping of Gary Unmarried. Read the full story. Rev3 Heads to LA Again!

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Beta-carotene supplementation long-term may delay mental decline

In a recently published study, researchers tested the cognitive function of participants in the Physicians' Health Study II (PHSII), a continuation of the Physicians' Health Study (PHS) trial looking at the effects of beta-carotene and other vitamin supplements on chronic disease. The subjects included participants from the original PHS (started in 1982) and newer recruits from 1998.

The researchers tested the general cognition, verbal memory, and category fluency of 5,956 participants, including 4,052 participants from the PHS with a minimum supplementation period of 18 years.

Among the 1,904 newly recruited subjects (average supplementation of 1 year) no differences in cognition were evident whether they took beta-carotene or the placebo.

However, among the long-term supplement users from the PHS, the mean global score (average of all tests) was significantly higher in the beta carotene group than in the placebo. On verbal memory, men receiving long-term beta carotene supplementation also performed significantly better than the placebo group. The potential mechanism for the protective effects could be related to the role of vitamin A and beta-carotene on beta-amyloid protein production in the brain. The build-up of plaque from beta-amyloid deposits is associated with oxidative stress, cell death, and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The study is the first to look at long-term antioxidant supplementation in relation to a decline in cognitive function that occurs naturally with age, and that precedes diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(20):2184-2190.

Vitamin D- Dr Wentz

Recently Dr. Wentz launched his Blog. Here is what he is saying this week about Vitamin D. Vitamin D is being rediscovered. Mainstream views that have dominated nutritional science over the past several decades focus on vitamin D’s role in calcium metabolism and bone health. The recommended vitamin D intakes for adults have been from 200 to 600 IU per day. And reference values for blood levels of circulating vitamin D (indicating adequate vitamin D status) stand at 30-40 ng/ml. But all of this is being revised.
Click here to read more.

The Top 25 Network Marketing Companies

USANA was recently highly rated in the Top 25 Network Marketing Companies. Read the full article.

Athletes & USANA

Rev3 in the news

Rev3 is featured in this article in the Herald-Mail.

Wimbledon

Congratulations to all of the competitors @ Wimbledon. USANA is the official Health Supplement Supplier to the WTA Sony Ericsson Tour

Dr. Wentz New WebSite

The founder of USANA has a new website. Enjoy. Click here.

USANA Wins Telly Award for Nutritionals You Can Trust Video

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 2, 2009—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that its in-house video production group, USANA Studios, received a Telly Award for Best Corporate Image for its production of the video Nutritionals You Can Trust.

“This recognition truly speaks to the quality of the content of this video,” said Shawn McLelland, USANA Vice President of Media and Events. “Projecting a great corporate image is pretty easy when you have the highest rated nutritional supplement in the world, world class scientific partnerships and visionary leadership from USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz. I am proud of the award, but even more proud to be associated with this class of company.”

Nutritionals You Can Trust illustrates USANA’s emphasis on safety, efficiency and quality in the research and development of the company’s high-quality products. In addition to showcasing USANA’s award-winning nutritional products, the video highlights USANA’s exclusive patents, third-party accolades, and athlete and medical endorsements.

Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, interactive agencies, and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards receives more than 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and countries around the world.

Learn more about USANA’s products and opportunity by visiting our web site, reading our blog, becoming a fan on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy 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, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Prenatal multivitamin supplementation decreases low birth weight risk

An inadequate intake of micronutrients during pregnancy increases the possibility of nutritional deficiencies that can affect the normal growth of the baby. Low birth weight is often associated with increased infant mortality. A new meta-analysis published online on June 9, 2009 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showed that pregnant women that supplemented with multinutrient formulas experienced a reduced risk of giving birth to low birth weight babies compared with the risk experienced by women who did not receive the extra nutrients. Researchers identified 13 trials that compared the effects of a multivitamin supplement with a placebo, or with iron and folic acid, which are currently recommended for pregnant women by the World Health Organization. Multivitamin supplements evaluated in the trials included a combination of vitamins A, B1, B6, and folic acid, and the minerals zinc, iron, and copper. Compared to those receiving a placebo, women who supplemented with multivitamins had a 19 percent lower risk of delivering a low birth weight infant. The multivitamin group also had a 17 percent lower risk than those who received only the standard iron and folic acid supplements. The risk of preterm birth and the risk of delivering infants who were small for their gestational age were approximately the same among treatment and control groups. Prenatal multivitamin supplementation was associated with a significantly reduced risk of low birth weight when compared with iron-folic acid supplementation alone. CMAJ. 6/2009; 180(12).

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Multivitamin use in adult women is associated with telomere length

Telomeres are found at the end of a chromosome and are required for replication and stability. It is thought that telomere length may be a marker of biological aging. Multivitamin supplements represent a major source of micronutrients, which may affect telomere length by modulating oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.

Recent research has sought to examine whether multivitamin use is associated with longer telomeres in women. Scientists performed an analysis of data from 586 early participants (ages 35–74 years) in the Sister Study. Multivitamin use and nutrient intakes were evaluated with a 146-item food frequency questionnaire, and relative telomere length of the participant’s DNA was measured.

After age and other potential factors were adjusted, multivitamin use was associated with longer telomeres. The relative telomere length of DNA was on average 5.1% longer among daily multivitamin users, compared to nonusers. In the analysis of micronutrients, higher intakes of vitamins C and E from foods were each associated with longer telomeres, even after adjustment for multivitamin use. In addition, intakes of both nutrients were related to telomere length among women who did not take multivitamins.

This study provides the first epidemiologic evidence that multivitamin use is associated with longer telomere length among women, and could possibly relate to a decrease in biological aging.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Jun;89(6):1857-63.

USANA Health Products Featured on CNN Airport Network

Rev3 hits Times Square

The 2009 Rev3 Geocaching Challenge has begun. We found this on USANA's Blog. Where will you find Rev3?


http://blogusana.blogspot.com/2009/05/rev3-reaches-times-square.htm

Smarter Child with Multi-vitamins & minerals Supplementation

Adequate levels of vitamins and minerals are essential for optimal neural functioning. A high proportion of individuals, including children, suffer from deficiencies in one or more vitamins or minerals.

A recent UK-based study investigated whether daily supplementation with vitamins/minerals could modulate cognitive performance and mood in healthy children. In this investigation, eighty-one healthy children aged from 8 to 14 years underwent laboratory assessments of their cognitive performance and mood on the first and last days of 12 weeks' supplementation with a commercially available vitamins/mineral product. The assesment was done at pre-dose, 1h and 3h post-dose. Interim assessments were also completed at home after 4 and 8 weeks at 3 h post-dose. Each assessment comprised completion of a cognitive battery, which included tasks assessing mood and the speed and accuracy of attention and aspects of memory (secondary, semantic and spatial working memory).

The vitamin/mineral group performed more accurately on two attention tasks: 'Arrows' choice reaction time task at 4 and 8 weeks; and 'Arrow Flankers' choice reaction time task at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Picture Recognition errors showed significant decrement at 12 weeks.

While mood was not modulated in any interpretable manner, the author believe that these results suggest that vitamin/mineral supplementation has the potential to improve brain function in healthy children, and warrant further investigation.


British Journal of Nutrition. 100(5):1086-96, 2008 Nov

USANA a Finalist for Three Stevie® Awards

We found this on the USANABlog today.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

USANA a Finalist for Three Stevie® Awards

We just received more great news! USANA has been named a finalist in three categories for The 2009 American Business Awards. It's quite an accomplishment, considering the awards committee received more than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes!

We'll find out if we won when the 7th annual Stevie® Awards, as they are commonly known, are presented in New York City on June 22.

USANA is receiving more and more recognition, which is a testament to all the hard work everyone in the field is doing. Here's a great big virtual pat on the back for all you do!

Here are the categories in which USANA is a finalist:

1. Management Team of the Year — Recognized for our successful international expansion, new product development, and dedication to independent distributors.
2. Best Tradeshow or Convention — Recognized for the 2008 USANA International Convention.
3. Marketing Campaign of the Year — Recognized for the Rev3 Energy™ marketing plan.
   

The American Business Awards is the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the United States are eligible to submit entries to the ABAs.

USANA, along with Vérité, a digital communications agency, was presented with a Stevie in the Interactive Multimedia category for Consumer Entertainment/Information at the 2008 American Business Awards for USANA’s MyHealthPak™ Builder Flash site.

Earlier this month, USANA received three Utah Best of State medals for Rev3 Energy™, MyHealthPak™, and Sensé™.

We're incredibly excited! Please share the news and keep your eyes peeled for what's sure to be a summer filled with accolades for USANA.

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USANA Launches National Rev3 Geocaching Challenge

SALT LAKE CITY-May 18, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) launched a nationwide geocaching event today to promote its new energy drink, Rev3 Energy™. Rev3 is a tea-based beverage, containing antioxidants and other important nutrients, providing consumers with a natural lift.

The 2009 Rev3 Geocaching Challenge features a series of 60 individualized Travel Bugs, trackable tags that will make their way to new geocaches across the United States. Ambitious cachers will benefit from free Rev3 swag just for entering the Rev3 geocaching contest at www.drinkrev3.com/contests. All participants will also be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $3,000 REI® gift card.

"We are very excited about this contest and look forward to seeing all of our Rev3 Travel Bugs trek from coast to coast, spreading the Rev3 message," said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. "We want participants to have fun with this contest as well as have the opportunity to try Rev3 for themselves, which is why we're offering free product to every geocacher."

Geocaching is a fast-growing hobby with enthusiasts around the globe. It combines technology with nature to produce an exciting new form of entertainment for those who like to be adventurous during their leisure time. In this modern-day treasure hunt, individuals or groups hide caches all over the world. The location of each geocache is marked with Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates shared via the Internet. Enthusiasts use a handheld GPS unit to hunt for the caches. The Rev3 Geocaching web site provides curious adventurers with a list of the 60 coordinates for Rev3 Travel Bug caches as well as general information about the contest.

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About Rev3 Energy™

Rev3 is a proprietary formula of antioxidants and other important nutrients packed in a delicious beverage that contains no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives. Rev3 is tea- based, providing consumers with a natural lift, and contains Olivol®, USANA's patented olive-fruit extract. Along with Rev3 Energy, which comes in a can, USANA offers the Rev3 Energy Surge™ Pack, an easy-to-carry stick pack, perfect for a gym water bottle.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy 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, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

USANA-Jennifer Azzi featured in June Success Magazine

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USANA Health Sciences Wins Three Utah Best of State Awards

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2009-- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that it will be recognized on May 30 with three Best of State Awards. USANA will receive an award for the best health and nutrition products, best health and nutrition beverage and best personal-care products in Utah.

This is the sixth year USANA has won a Best of State award for its science-based nutritional products and the third consecutive year it has won for its Sensé™ skin-care line. USANA’s revolutionary skin-care line is recognized for its nourishing ingredients and exclusive technologies, including patented self-preserving formulas. USANA will receive its first award in the health and nutrition beverage category for its newest product, Rev3 Energy™. Rev3 provides consumers with a healthy alternative to typical energy drinks and contains no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or colors. Finally, USANA’s MyHealthPak, the first fully customizable packaging system for its nutritional supplements, will be recognized in the health and nutrition products category.

"It is an honor be recognized once again with such prestigious awards among such an elite group of Utah businesses," said USANA CEO Dave Wentz. "We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality nutritional and skin-care products on the market. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our corporate staff and independent distributors."

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.

For more information about USANA’s products and opportunity, visit www.usana.com.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, energy 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, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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Children's Hunger Fund to Name New Malawi Medical Centre after USANA Founder

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) is pleased to announce that relief organization Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) will name its new medical centre in Malawi after USANA Founder and Chairman Dr. Myron Wentz.

CHF President Dave Phillips made the announcement Sunday at his organization’s annual Children’s Champion Awards banquet. “Dr. Wentz has been a strong advocate for CHF and has had a major influence on bettering the lives of children around the world. I cannot think of a better way to honor Dr. Wentz’s hard work than to name our newest medical center after him. This facility in Malawi will stand as a tribute to his legacy of improving health and alleviating suffering.”

USANA distributors and employees, including CEO Dave Wentz, donated nearly $40,000 for the tribute to Dr. Wentz, who learned of the surprise honor at the CHF banquet. According to CHF, the Wentz Medical Centre in Malawi will provide the country’s poorest population with preventative and diagnostic treatment, as well as a maternity ward with extensive prenatal and postnatal programs. Two additional Wentz Medical Centres, in Uganda and Cambodia, were personally funded by Dr. Wentz and already have treated thousands of underprivileged families.

“To have the new medical center in Malawi named after me is a true honor,” Dr. Wentz said. “This facility will provide necessary medical care to thousands and will help ease the suffering of this impoverished region. CHF has done outstanding work in an effort to better the lives of those around the world, and I am proud to be associated with such a reputable organization.”

USANA began its long-standing partnership with CHF eight years ago. In that time, USANA and CHF have worked together to alleviate hunger and give thousands of children around the world daily nourishment and medical care. In total, USANA and its distributors have donated more than $9 million in cash and products to CHF since their partnership began.

According to the CDC, as of April 18, approximately 498,798 people have died from chronic disease this year.

April was once known for Fools and Taxes. This year it is also known as Cancer Control Month. There are many additional health concerns according to the 2009 National Health Information Center. http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp
We visited the Center for Disease Control's Website today and would like to share this information about Chronic Diseases.

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans or about 25 million people. Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases.

Dr Ray Strand, a specialist in nutritional and preventive medicine recommends Nutritional Supplementation as an additional way help prevent and says,

"Every man, woman, and child needs to be supplementing a healthy diet and be involved in a modest exercise program. This is the key to protecting and maintaining your health."

Please visit our website to learn more about nutritional supplementation with USANA Products.
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Two USANA Essentials Receive Approval by ConsumerLab.com

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that its USANA Essentials™ Chelated Mineral and Mega Antioxidant have been 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.

In a recent study, ConsumerLab.com evaluated USANA’s Chelated Mineral and Mega Antioxidant, as well as multivitamin products from various nutritional supplement manufacturers, to determine whether they contained the amounts of the compounds as is stated on their labels. Upon completion, ConsumerLab.com announced that both of USANA's Essentials met their label claims. The review can be found on the company's Web site at www.consumerlab.com.

"Receiving approval from ConsumerLab.com yet again illustrates USANA’s commitment to quality and safety," said USANA Executive Vice President of Research & Development Tim Wood. "A reputable organization, ConsumerLab.com provides consumers with trusted research to make safe decisions. USANA is proud to have the Essentials approved and is proud to be providing people with nutritionals they can trust.”

According to its Web site, ConsumerLab.com receives more than 3 million visits per year. Since the organization’s inception in 1999, ConsumerLab.com has tested more than 2,100 products, representing hundreds of different brands and nearly every type of popular supplement.

In recent years, ConsumerLab.com has also approved USANA’s Coquinone® 30, Visionex® and BiOmega™ supplements. For more information about ConsumerLab.com, please visit www.consumerlab.com.

For more information about USANA’s products and opportunity, visit www.usana.com.

About USANA

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, 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, the Philippines, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

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