New National Survey Reveals That Bathing Suit Season Spells Depression, Fear and Anxiety for Many American Women: Natrol's Nutr

June 21 marks the first day of summer and the beginning
of long days spent on the beach. According to a national online
survey(1), more than half of the nearly 1,500 American women polled
are apprehensive, fearful or even depressed about this year's bathing
suit season.
   Nearly all women surveyed (92 percent) consider themselves to be
overweight. Although 74 percent of the women polled have made weight
loss a priority this year, and are eating less overall and exercising
more, others find it challenging to follow a diet plan, citing lack of
time, willpower, discipline and motivation as the key culprits. What
many women asked for was a natural solution to not only help enhance
mood, but to help control appetite. Lucky for them, a natural dietary
supplement is now available to help lift their spirits, help them
adopt a more positive frame of mind, and help them stay on a diet long
enough to achieve their desired weight loss goal. It's called
5-HTP.(a)
   Mood swings and an emotionally-driven, poor outlook on life can
lead to unhealthy eating patterns. To get the full benefits of any
diet plan, it's key to balance mood to ensure the right mindset for
success. Natrol's 5-HTP, the top selling 5-HTP in the United
States(2), works by naturally increasing the brain's level of
serotonin, the chemical messenger that affects emotions, behavior,
appetite, thought and sleep. With Natrol's 5-HTP, women now have
support for naturally stronger feelings of well-being, a more positive
outlook, and greater appetite control.(a)
   "Natrol's 5-HTP is a natural, safe complement to any sensible
weight loss program that includes a reduced-calorie diet and regular
exercise," said Dr. Michael Yatcilla of Natrol. "Scientists have
researched the emotional health benefits of 5-HTP in clinical and
laboratory settings since the 1970s. Some women who are dieting often
experience irritability and depression. Balancing their serotonin
levels may be just what they need to achieve their weight loss goals."
   Natrol(R) 5-HTP is available in drug, mass market, and independent
health food stores nationwide. It also can be purchased at natrol.com
and other online retailers. Natrol(R) 5-HTP is available in a 50 mg
dose in 30-, 45-, and 60-count sizes, and in a 100 mg dose in a
30-count size.

   About Natrol

   Founded in 1980, Natrol, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTOL) is a diversified
nutrition company that manufactures and markets premium-branded
nutritional products, herbal teas and sports fitness products under
the Natrol(R), Laci Le Beau(R) and Prolab(R) brands. Natrol markets
more than 200 nutritional products designed to meet a wide range of
consumer needs. The products are available at more than 54,000 food,
drug, mass market and independent health food stores, catalogs and
Internet sites, gyms and specialty stores nationally and in select
foreign countries. For further information, visit www.natrol.com.
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(a) 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.

(1) Zoomerang Online Survey of Women 35-54 years old nationwide,
    conducted June 5, 2006

(2) 52-weeks ending May 19, 2006 - IRI data, dollar sales in drugstore
    channel
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