QualityServiceIntegrityWhy practitioners and health-conscious consumers trust the Nature’s Sunshine brand

It all began more than 40 years ago...Gene and Kristine Hughes became herbal pioneers, planting the seeds that became Nature’s Sunshine. Plagued with a nagging stomach condition, Gene started taking cayenne pepper at the suggestion of a friend. While the herb provided relief, it was difficult to ingest cayenne pepper by the spoonful.

His wife, Kristine, suggested putting the powder into capsules. It was a revolutionary idea— delivering the benefits of herbs through encapsulation. Since becoming the first company to encapsulate herbs in 1972, Nature’s Sunshine has grown from a small, family-owned business to one of the leading health and wellness companies in the world.

1. Raw Material SourcingQuality begins at the source, and we travel the world for the finest herbs and natural materials. Our on-site vendor inspections guarantee that only the cleanest, purest material becomes part of our products. We cut no corners and regularly reject raw material that does not meet our exacting standards.

2. Formulate For EfficacyWith over 40 years of experience and proven techniques, Nature’s Sun-shine combines the wisdom of expert product formulators with the effica-cy of traditional herbal medicine to create unique, effective products and formulations with proven results that have withstood the test of time.

3. Quality In-House ManufacturingNature’s Sunshine invests millions of dollars annually in Quality Assur-ance, including state-of-the-art equipment, testing methods and qualified personnel. We develop, manufacture, test and store our products on site in our 200,000 square-foot facility, so we aren’t beholden to outside vendors or companies. Because we control the entire process, we know what’s in our products and what is not.

4. Finished Product TestingWe work meticulously to ensure that the precise amounts of the right parts of the right plant species are included in our formulas. This testing includes HPLC and infra-red analysis of botanical blends and analytical assays for vitamin and mineral label claims. We likewise develop our own testing methods, which tend to be even more thorough than vendor or competitor testing.

We earn our customers’ trust four steps at a time

As part of our uncompromising commitment to quality, we use ad-vanced analytical equipment to conduct over 600 quality and purity tests on our products. Some of these tests include: • Heavy metals • Radiation • Dirt and other impurities • Yeast and mold pathogens • Pesticides and herbicides600Over

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Named Manufacturer Of The Year 2002In 2002, Nature’s Sunshine Products was chosen by Nutritional Outlook magazine as Supplement Manufacturer Of The Year. With its history of product excellence, Nutritional Outlook recognized Nature’s

Sunshine for having an extensive Quality Assurance department and quality controls in place. They made particular mention of the individual labs for herb, vitamin, mineral and microbiological testing. They also lauded the Research & Development staff for its work in product and methods development.Being named Manufacturer Of The Year was a great honour that stands as a testament

to the core values of Nature’s Sunshine — quality, service and integrity.

NSF is a leading, third-party auditor of companies involved in the health and public safe-ty sectors. Their certification of our manufacturing facility means we passed an extensive audit by NSF staff, including an examination of production equipment and a thorough evaluation of our policies and procedures and manufacturing processes.The NSF mark is your assurance that the product has been tested by one of the most

respected, independent certification organizations in existence today. It is valued by con-sumers, manufacturers, retailers and regulatory agencies worldwide.

NSF Certified Facilities

Nature’s Sunshine is recognized by leading authorities in Herbal Medicine as the leader in quality

In 2013, Natures Sunshine was among 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Forbes describes companies in this list as being “a model of openness and integrity.” Nature’s Sunshine was one of just four companies in the entire pharmaceuticals cate-gory to make it on this prestigious list. Of the four, Nature’s Sunshine held the highest AGR (accounting and governance risk) score, 92 out of 100. This honour demonstrates the continuing commitment of Nature’s Sunshine to integrity in every facet of business practices.

Recognized for our trustworthiness

The authors of Herbal Remedies for Canadians, Dr. Paul R. Saunders, Ph.D., ND and Frankie Avalon Wolfe, acknowledge Nature’s Sunshine as the industry leader in quality herbal products. “Thank you especially to the folks at Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., whose dedication to integrity, quality of products, and professionalism set the stage for the industry. Your efforts are unsurpassed.”— Herbal Remedies For Canadians

reasons why YOU might benefit from nutritional supplements14

1. Poor Digestion — Even when your food intake is good, inefficient digestion can limit your body’s uptake of nutrients.

2. Laxatives — Overuse of laxatives can result in poor absorption of vitamins and minerals from food, by hastening the intestinal transit time.

3. Vegetarian Diets — Vegetarian diets, which exclude meat and other foods from animal sources, must be very skillfully planned to avoid B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia.

4. Overcooking/microwaving — Overcooking, microwaving or reheating of meats and vegetables can oxidize and destroy heat-susceptible vitamins and minerals.

5. Convenience Foods — A diet of simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, white flour, white rice, starches, and fast foods places greater demand on additional resources of vitamins and minerals to process the refined carbohydrates and food additives.

6. Antibiotics — Some antibiotics (although valuable in fighting infection) also kill off friendly bacteria in the stomach, which would normally be producing certain vitamins to be absorbed through the intestinal walls.

7. Food Allergies — The omission of whole food groups from the diet, as in the case of individuals allergic to gluten or lactose, can result in a lack of key nutrients.

8. Accidents & Illness — Surgery increases the body’s need for nutrients involved in cellular repair and healing.

9. Stress — Chemical, physical and emotional stresses and pollution, alcohol and smoking, can increase the body’s requirements for certain nutrients.

10. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) — Research has demonstrated that up to 60% of women suffering from PMS can benefit from better nutrition.

11. Pregnancy — Pregnancy creates higher than normal demands for nutrients to ensure healthy growth of the baby. Doctors now routinely recommend supplements for expecting moms.

12. Oral Contraceptives — Oral contraceptives can decrease absorption of some vitamins and minerals.

13. Seniors — Seniors have been shown to have a low intake of vitamins and minerals due to a reduced appetite and the aging process.

14. Athletes/Physically Active Individuals — Athletes are subjected to large amounts of stress and increased nutritional demands. Supplementation can meet the need for increased amounts of vitamins and minerals.

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