PROVO, Utah - Sept. 12, 2002 - With approximately 70 percent of the human immune system localized in the digestive tract, this is our first line of defense against infection. Pharmanex has launched ProBio PCC to help fortify and support the natural digestive defense system with "good" bacteria, which discourage the growth of undesirable bacteria in the digestive tract ensuring a healthy balance of intestinal flora and increased gastrointestinal comfort.

We have over 100 trillion bacteria in our digestive tract - 10 times more than the amount of cells in our own body. Within the digestive tract hangs a delicate balance between "friendly" and "unfriendly" bacteria. A disruption in the balance can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, bowel irregularity, occasional diarrhea and other digestive and non-digestive discomforts.

ProBio PCC contains a unique, patent-pending strain of lactobacillus fermentum (called PCC) that shows an extraordinary resilience to undesirable organisms and has the ability to survive passage through the harsh environment of the stomach to colonize the intestine.

"Things like stress, traveling, alcohol consumption, antibiotics, certain foods and a poor diet can disturb the balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Unfortunately, these are common habits for most of America and many people throughout the world," said Joseph Chang, president of Pharmanex. "Our ProBio product will help ensure a good balance of bacteria in the digestive tract."

Problems with the digestive system are common. According to the World Health Organization, up to 30 percent of the world population are affected by occasional diarrhea each year while 30 percent of the U.S. adult population experience symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome to some extent.

ProBio PCC is available through independent Pharmanex distributors, at www.pharmanex.com or by calling 1-800-487-1000.

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.