NTOL Natrol (MM)

Statistically speaking, forty to forty-five per cent of Americans will make a New Year�s resolution for 2008; however, after the first week in January, about seventy-five per cent of these people will give up. According to a 2006 study by myGoals.com�, New Year�s resolutions regarding health and fitness topped the list, with weight loss being the most popular resolution for 2007.* Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products, offers nutritional supplements for weight control, mood control, and hair re-growth that may help many consumers achieve some of their �New Year, New You� resolutions for better health and beauty in 2008:� Weight Loss Support: Natrol� Carb Intercept� contains Phase�2 Starch Neutralizer� with White Kidney Bean Extract for weight loss support.� By using this natural product, consumers can help control the carbs in their favorite foods�so they can enjoy their blueberry muffin in the morning;** � Mood Control: The stressful lifestyles and dietary practices of the holiday season may negatively alter the body�s serotonin metabolism, which can cause irritability. Furthermore, the shorter and darker days of winter can negatively affect mood, which can lead to unhealthy eating. Natrol� 5-HTP (50 mg) can support mood over the winter months for a more positive attitude. Natrol� 5-HTP is a drug-free, plant-derived source of an amino acid that naturally helps increase the body�s level of serotonin, the chemical messenger affecting emotions, behavior, appetite, thought, and sleep. Regular use of 5-HTP can promote relaxation, calm, and greater appetite control, as well as a more positive outlook; AND,� Hair Health: For �New Year, New You� hair, Nu Hair� is a complete, natural hair re-growth system designed specifically for men�s and women's individual and unique hair re-growth needs. For consumers concerned with hair loss and thinning, Nu Hair� products are herbal-based formulas specifically designed to block the negative effects of DHT�the bad form of testosterone�while also providing intense nourishment for excessively thinning hair, receding hairlines, and breakage around the hairline or any area of the scalp that has poor hair density.� Dr. Michael Yatcilla, Natrol�s Vice President of Research and Development, says: �The best New Year�s resolutions are realistic ones, especially when it comes to weight loss. The ideal way to control weight is with a regular routine that includes a nutritious diet, healthy exercise, sleep and relaxation. Natrol�s supplements can help provide further support for consumer�s general health during the winter months.� Natrol also offers the following helpful hints to assist consumers with making and keeping their 2008 New Year�s resolutions: Be realistic -- Set reasonable goals for yourself; Good planning brings good luck -- Create a written plan for yourself as to how and when you will achieve your goals; Go easy on yourself -- If you fall off track one day, don�t beat yourself up for it�relax, take some deep breaths, and get back on the program the following day; Keep track of your results -- Mark down your milestones along the way, including weekly weigh-ins and good daily habits such as healthy eating, exercise and sleep; and, Give yourself rewards -- Buy yourself a gift, a spa treatment, etc., to celebrate your successes as an incentive to keep up the great effort. Natrol products are offered by U.S. health food, drug and grocery stores, mass-market retailers, Natrol.com, and other online retailers. Natrol also offers a free Nutrition Club for consumers to join. More information is available from www.Natrol.com or by calling 1-800-2-NATROL (1-800-262-8765). About Natrol � Nourishing the Potential of Mind and Body SM Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, has a portfolio of health and wellness brands representing quality nutritional supplements, functional herbal teas, and sports nutrition products. Established in 1980, Natrol�s portfolio of brands includes: Natrol�, MRI, Prolab�, Laci Le Beau�, Promensil�, Trinovin�, Nu Hair� and Shen Min�. The company also manufactures supplements for its own brands and on behalf of third parties. Natrol distributes products nationally through more than 54,000 retailers, as well as internationally in over 40 other countries through distribution partners and subsidiaries in the UK and Hong Kong. Natrol�s dedication to quality is evidenced by its commitment to high manufacturing standards, earning the company an �A� rating from the Natural Products Association's Good Manufacturing Practices (�GMP�) Certification Program�a designation achieved by less than ten percent of U.S. nutrition companies. For more information, visit www.Natrol.com. * Sources: http://www.mygoals.com/about/pressRelease014.html; http://www.seniorsapprove.com/resolutions.html; http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Years-Resolutions-Tips---Top-Tips- for-New-Years-Resolution-Success&id=839227 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) ** The registered trademark Phase�2 Starch Neutralizer� is being used under license. � This product is to be used in conjunction with a healthy calorie reduction and exercise program. � These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. (Images / Interviews / Samples Available)