Eat, Sleep, and Be Merry This Season With Holiday Health Products and Pointers From Natrol Nutritional Supplement Company

15/Nov/2007

Natrol® Supplements Can Support Health During The Hectic Holidays With Products To Help Consumers De-Stress, Digest, Rest, And Avoid Weight Gain

CHATSWORTH, CA; November 15, 2007 — Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products, knows that the hectic holidays can cause consumers stress due to time constraints, moods, unhealthy eating, and lack of exercise and sleep. All these factors may contribute to an unhealthy body and mind, and possibly weight gain. However, the following Natrol® products may help combat these symptoms, offering an Eat, Sleep, And Be Merry solution to the challenge of staying healthy over the holidays:†

  • •EAT: Natrol® Carb Intercept® contains Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer® with White Kidney Bean Extract for weight control. By using this natural product, consumers can help control the carbs in their favorite holiday foods. Also, in those instances where consumers do overeat, Natrol® Papaya Enzyme can help relieve indigestion naturally;*†
  • SLEEP: Natrol® Melatonin Time Release (3mg) is a convenient product that can be taken for a good night’s sleep, to help consumers fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night;† AND,
  • BE MERRY: Natrol® 5-HTP (50 mg) can support mood over the holidays for a more positive attitude. Stressful lifestyles and dietary practices during the holiday season may negatively alter the body’s serotonin metabolism, which can cause irritability. Natrol® 5-HTP is a drug-free, plant-derived source of an amino acid that naturally increases 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.†


Dr. Michael Yatcilla, Natrol’s Vice President of Research and Development, says: “One way to beat the holiday blues is to take some time for yourself, in addition to maintaining a nutritious diet, healthy exercise, and sleep. Natrol’s supplements can help provide further immunity and general health support for the body and mind.”

Natrol also offers the following DOs and DON’Ts to help consumers manage their health and wellness over the holidays:

  • DO avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant and depletes the brain’s serotonin, a chemical that maintains normal mood;
  • DON’T abandon healthful habits, such as eating nutritious meals…pick foods to stabilize your blood sugar, as opposed to sugary holiday sweets and high-fat/carb snacks;
  • DO get enough sleep…stress disturbs sleep, and lack of sleep can lead to weight gain. Try to unwind early in the evening, and cut down on stimulants such as caffeine and chocolate, especially in the afternoon and nighttime;
  • DON’T overindulge…overeating can add to your stress and guilt, and can contribute to a poor self-image and lowered self-esteem. It can also lead to indigestion;
  • DO enjoy the comfort and company of loved ones. Family and friends can help lift spirits during the holidays…so long as you don’t overdo it;
  • DON’T forget to give yourself the gift of “me time”…spend time alone to take a breather from all the excitement. Find a quiet spot to relax and recharge; and,
  • DO something altruistic by caring for those less fortunate than you…the holidays are a perfect time to give back to your community through charity work and volunteering to help others in need.

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 BodySM
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.

Media Contact:
Stacy Taylor for Natrol, Inc.
Taylor Public Relations (“TPR”)
714-791-0848
Email: Stacy@TaylorPublicRelations.com

*The registered trademark Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer® is being used under license.

†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.