Tegreen 97®, a Scientifically Tested Dietary Supplement, Offers the Cell Protection Benefits of Green Tea Without Having to Drink a Drop

PROVO, Utah – March 27, 2003 – Heath benefits of green tea, known for centuries in other cultures, have recently been recognized in the United States. Most notably green tea has been shown to countermeasure the effects of everyday toxins, pollution and stress, as well as support the immune system. But, in order to achieve the full benefit, at least four cups must be consumed each day - a daunting prospect to even the greatest of tea connoisseurs. But a convenient alternative is now available: Tegreen 97®.

Natural Defense Against Cell Damage
Our cells are constantly bombarded by thousands of free radical molecules. Free radicals steal or "scavenge" electrons from other molecules—setting off a chain reaction called oxidation. This oxidative process in living cells disrupts critical intracellular function and results in cell degeneration and cell death. Numerous scientific studies suggest that accumulating cell damage, over time, could accelerate the normal aging process as well as contribute to poor health. Acting as a counter to this degenerative process, antioxidants are molecules that give up electrons to free radicals that would otherwise be taken from our cells. Tegreen 97® provides a highly concentrated, proprietary extract of green tea catechins to help protect your body from free radical oxidation at the cellular level. Catechins are a particularly potent and effective form of polyphenol antioxidants. Each Tegreen 97® capsule contains the catechin equivalent of seven cups of green tea without the caffeine. Containing 97 percent polyphenol antioxidants, 75 percent of which are catechins, Tegreen 97® is one of the most potent antioxidant products on the market—providing you with maximum protection for critical cell structures such as DNA.

The Science
Within the last decade a number of leading universities have explored the benefits of Tegreen 97® and green tea in general, including Purdue University and Kansas University. The confirmation Tegreen 97® contains high levels of the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) was made in 1997 by Lester Mitscher, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Kansas University. In laboratory studies, he found that EGCg neutralizes free radicals 100 times more effectively than vitamin C, and 25 times better than vitamin E, the most commonly recognized sources of dietary antioxidants.

"This age-old Chinese tea [green tea] has been shown to protect the cells from a variety of environmental conditions," said Dr. Mitscher. "People are turning to natural products, based on traditions practiced in older cultures, as a way to maintain their health. Tegreen 97® delivers the antioxidant benefits of brewed green tea, but in a purified, standardized form."

The Company
Pharmanex, a Nu Skin Enterprises company (NYSE: NUS), is a leader in the research and development of phyto-pharmaceutical and nutritional products. The company has a portfolio of multivitamin/mineral supplements, natural health products, standardized botanicals and specialized health systems. Pharmanex products are sold direct to the consumer through the Internet, a network of independent distributors, as well as a number of independent pharmacies. For additional information, call 1-800-487-1000 or visit the company’s Web site at www.pharmanex.com.