a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the
healthiest family on earth. Share my vision. Love life and
live it to its fullest in happiness and health." - Dr. Myron
Wentz, Founder and Chairman, USANA Health Sciences.
Not all vitamins are created with equal integrity. When the world-renowned creator of the Epstein-
Barr diagnostic kit subjected vitamin supplements commonly available in supermarkets and
drugstores to thorough lab tests, immunologist Dr. Myron Wentz he found that “bargain” supplements
were no bargains at all. After clinically evaluating 13 types of Vitamin C, Wentz found every one to be
derived from inferior ingredients. When he fed popular, off-the-shelf vitamins and minerals to his cell
cultures, the cells curled up and died. The microbiologist discovered that the nutrients he had picked
at random were not being supplied in their proper proportions - nor with the necessary “co-factor”
activators - needed to ensure full cellular absorption and benefit.
Wentz found that the hit-and-miss approach of buying different vitamins at random could also lead to
an excess of some nutrients and deficiencies in others. Most brands of vitamins and minerals passed
right through the body. His lab results also showed that most over-the-counter supplements contain
stearic acid binders which prevent tablets from releasing minerals or completely dissolving in the
body. Color coatings commonly contain aluminum, which has been linked to Alzheimer's.
Wentz also found grape-seed extract to be one of the most powerful immune-boosters ever
discovered. Garth Nicholson also favored grape-seed extract for helping to rebuild immune systems
ravaged by Gulf War Illness. In addition, GWI specialist also began recommending bioflavonoids,
Coenzyme Q-10, beta-carotene, biotin, L-cysteine and L-tyrosine. Herbs such as ginseng, garlic,
ginkgo-biloba, miso, shitake mushrooms, and echinacea are also among the top laboratory-proven
immune-builders. Whey contains enough cysteine to boost immunity by up to 500%. [Bringing The War
Home by William Thomas; Clinical Investigative Medicine, 1989]
they normally would have expired, Dr. Wentz was persuaded by a close friend to make his unique
supplements to the public through a distributor sharing arrangement. Wary of so-called “pyramid
schemes” that concentrate income at an exclusive peak while leaving the broad base of distributors
with little compensation, Dr. Wentz created a “binary” model for his distributor network. Branching outwards as well as down in two “legs”, this groundbreaking “win-win” system of networking provided
terrific incentive for distributors to assist each other - and excel.
Combined with unbeatable health science products who results impressed almost everyone who used
them diligently for a month or two, USANA's award-winning compensation plan caused its newfound
members to “go ballistic” in new sign-ups and sales as soon as the company opened its doors in Salt
Lake City in 1992.
Since then, this company has managed explosive growth with unvarying industry-leading quality
standards, unwavering customer and distributor support, and painstaking development of an array of
advanced nutritional, personal-care and weight management products that are making a difference in
countless lives.
USANA CHAMPIONS CHILDREN
"Most of our unrealized aspirations, hopes for the future, deepest commitments, and love lies with our
children. Starving children are denied the opportunities and benefits of a healthy body and a full life,"
Dr. Wentz believes.
In the summer of 2004, USANA's founder traveled to Africa, where he visited several impoverished
refugee camps in northern Uganda. In once camp he encountered 33,000 children living with disease
and malnutrition. Driven to action by that heart-wrenching experience, Dr. Wentz partnered with
Children's Hunger Fund to send food to the camp's children and help families to begin building
homes and growing crops. (In a Forbes magazine guide that rated the efficiency of U.S. charities,
CHF was the only organization to receive a 100% efficiency rating. More than 99% of CHF revenue
goes directly to children in need.)
In little more than a year, malnutrition was reduced by 90%, and the refugee population was reduced
by more than 60%.
Inspired by this success, Dr. Wentz provided funding to establish a state-of-the-art medical center for
the diagnosis and prevention of disease in Africa. Returning to Uganda, he personally selected the
laboratory's diagnostic equipment. On August 1, 2005, Dr. Wentz and CHF opened the doors of the
Wentz Medical Centre in Gaba. In less than six weeks, the center treated more than 500 children.
Serving a community of 300,000 people, many of whom suffer from HIV/AIDS or have been orphaned
by the disease, the new facility provides both educational training and diagnostic care for women and
children - including testing for malaria, HIV and intestinal viruses.
USANA Health Sciences also donated $110,000 to the CHF to purchase and maintain a new semitrailer
truck to distribute food, clothing and other critical relief aid. As a result, CHF estimates it will be
able to distribute several million pounds of relief supplies each year - including nearly two million meals to needy children and families. USANA already sponsors a second truck in CHF's fleet. For his
work worldwide as a medical missionary for CHF, Dr. Wentz received the Children's Champion
Award by Children's Hunger Fund.
“Much of the challenge in serving the needs of poor children is in transportation. We can garner
donations from sources all over the country, but if we can't get it to where it's needed, we are simply
missing the opportunity,” explained Children's Hunger Fund President Dave Phillips. “USANA has
become a highly valued corporate partner to CHF, allowing us to reach thousands of needy children
each month through their generous support. USANA's decision to support CHF in this way will
increase our efficiency and our ability to feed the needy across America and around the world. For
that we are extremely grateful.”
Since 2001, USANA and thousands of its independent distributors have donated more than $4.4
million in cash and products to CHF. A second Wentz Medical Center is slated to open in Cambodia
this fall.
“USANA is dedicated to providing opportunities for health and financial stability not only to our
distributors and employees, but also to the greater global community,” says Mark Wilson, USANA
executive vice president of customer relations. “Through a lasting partnership with an exceptional
organization like Children's Hunger Fund, USANA has been able to bring real change to people's
lives as part of our broader corporate and social responsibility commitment. We are pleased by what
we have already accomplished in the fight against childhood hunger, and we look forward to
continuing to do our part to help make this world a healthier, happier place for future generations.
USANA IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY COMPANY
Like an increasing number of people, you will feel better taking products made by an environmentally
conscientious company. In meeting or exceeding all relevant environmental regulations, USANA's
Environmental Management System is also a model for the supplements industry.
USANA's environmental policies include: Promoting energy efficiency in the design and operation of
all facilities, manufacturing systems, and shipping operations. Using innovative technologies to
improve the efficiency with which USANA uses and recycle raw materials and natural resources.
Developing and upgrading USANA products with the goal of minimizing their environmental impacts
throughout their product lifecycles. And continuously refining and improving the company's
Environmental Management System with the latest advances in environmental science.
In actualizing his insistence on total wellness, Dr. Wentz personally supervised construction of
USANA's holistic Sanoviv Medical Institute in Baja to ensure that no chemically-contaminated building
materials were used in its furnishings or construction.
69-YEAR-OLD USANA ASSOCIATE SUMMITS EVEREST, SETTING WORLD RECORD
Werner Berger is on top of the world after becoming the oldest North American to ever climb Mount
Everest.
Exemplifying the spirit of USANA's self-made distributors, with previous summitings of Mt. McKinley
in the United States, Mt. Aconcagua in South America, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Elbrus in
Europe, the Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Mt. Kosciuzsko in Australia, the 69-year-old Canadian is
now the oldest person on Earth to have climbed the seven highest mountains on all seven continents.
An ardent supporter of wellness and the outdoors, Werner became a USANA Associate in 1994.
Acknowledging the important role that USANA products played in his Everest expedition, Werner
Berger stated, “I have taken USANA products for the past 12 years, and have known throughout my
journey that these tremendous products have helped make that journey and today's accomplishment
possible. I thank USANA for providing the high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements
that have helped me make the most of my body and my life.”
Inspired to reach for even greater heights, Werner Berger
is not resting after his climb. “Associated with my final
push to the summit of Mount Everest I have launched aglobal health and wellness organization in an attempt to
better the health and well-being of today's global
population. I call this effort 'Meet Me at the Top'. The aim
of the organization is simple: to encourage people
worldwide to say, 'I am taking responsibility for my health
and well being.' Set some goals and work toward making
changes in your life in any of four domains: Spiritual,
Physical, Emotional/Mental or Financial health. Well-being
has everything to do with these four critical domains. A
lack in any of them represents a deficiency in one's overall
well being. This is something about which my team and I
are very oncerned.”
USANA RINGS CLOSING BELL ON WALL STREET
On Wednesday, May 9, 2007, David Wentz, President, and Gil Fuller, Executive
Vice President and CFO of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. accepted Wall Street's
compliment by presiding over the closing bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange.
DR. MYRON WENTZ RECEIVES ALBERT EINSTEIN AWARD While
Dr. Myron Wentz' primary focus remains on health and diseaseprevention, his son David Wentz has taken over as President of USANA,
allowing his father to commit himself full-time as a “medical missionary”
for the Children's Hunger Fund.
appreciation for his undergraduate alma mater by contributing generously
to the construction of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at
North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in
the Life Sciences. The award "salutes leaders whose vision and
commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital lifesaving
and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind."
An internationally recognized microbiologist, immunologist and pioneer in
the development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease
diagnoses, Dr. Wentz was recognized for his many scientific and
charitable endeavors. (His son David stands with him in this photo.)
"I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein," Dr. Wentzthe development of human cell culture technology and infectious disease
diagnoses, Dr. Wentz was recognized for his many scientific and
charitable endeavors. (His son David stands with him in this photo.)
said. "As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration
for my life's work, helping people lead healthier lives through nutritional science."
William Thomas writes:
These are my USANA vitamins and cayenne in the photo. Based on
my personal experience taking USANA health science products since
they became available in 1992, as well as extensive research for this
special website series produced in response to many requests, I can
only conclude that this exceptional new-paradigm company - including
its visionary founder, management, employees and worldwide
distributors - certainly walk their ideals. These are the most exuberant,
switched-on, dedicated and caring people I have ever been involved
with. Whether you decide to simply take these incredible products, or
engage the business opportunity to share your discovery, I guarantee
you will be glad you did
