Cortitrol Stress Control Formula: The Pharmanex Answer to the Stress Dilemma

PROVO, Utah - Sept. 12, 2002 - These days, people are worrying themselves sick. The culprit? Cortisol - a hormone released by the adrenal glands during stressful situations. Mounting scientific research is showing that persistently elevated levels of cortisol can have devastating health consequences. In response to this research, Pharmanex has released Cortitrol™ Stress Control Formula.

Traffic-jams, busy signals, deadlines, lack of sleep and dieting are just a few of the many stressors people experience everyday. As a result of these stressful situations, the body releases cortisol - the primary stress hormone involved in the fight-or-flight response.

Elevated levels of cortisol have been linked to weight gain, poor cardiovascular health, challenged immune function, persistent fatigue and a myriad of other health problems. When we are stressed, we are worrying ourselves sick.

Cortitrol™ Stress Control Formula is a unique, patent-pending dietary supplement that helps people cope with stress by modulating healthy levels of cortisol. It uses a combination of natural ingredients that have been scientifically shown to have direct cortisol-balancing effects and improve mental function.

"Cortitrol is designed to help people calmly deal with stress," said Joseph Chang, president of Pharmanex. "It promotes a feeling of relaxed alertness, without the negative side effects of drowsiness or dependency."

Cortitrol™ is an extension of the Pharmanex philosophy of helping people live healthy and productive lives.

The Company

Pharmanex, a Nu Skin Enterprises company (NYSE: NUS), is a leader in the research and development of nutritional products. The company offers multivitamin/mineral supplements, natural health products, standardized botanicals and specialized health systems. Pharmanex® products are sold direct to the consumer through the Internet and a network of independent distributors. For more information, go to www.pharmanex.com.