Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Launches Avoca ASU®

Edgewood, MD - Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., the makers of Cosamin®DS, the #1 recommended glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate brand*, is pleased to announce the launch of Avoca ASU®. Avoca ASU is a new joint health supplement available exclusively to the natural foods industry (health food stores).  It contains a non-shellfish-sourced glucosamine, avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU), and OptiMSM®.** Avoca ASU is an excellent joint health supplement choice for vegetarians and those who prefer not to take glucosamine derived from shellfish.

The glucosamine is used as a building block of cartilage, and the new potent ingredient, ASU, has been shown in cell studies to reduce expression of several compounds involved in cartilage breakdown in the joints.  Avoca ASU also contains decaffeinated green tea for antioxidant health benefit effects. OptiMSM, the premiere researched brand of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), provides sulfur which is needed for the structural integrity of joint cartilage.

Avoca ASU is available in two sizes:  a 60 and a 120 count bottle. Ask about Avoca ASU at your health food store, or for more information visit www.avoca-asu.com or call Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. at 800-925-5187.

About Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.:  Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. researches, develops, and markets products to support the active lifestyles of people. Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Consumer Products Division markets Cosamin®DS joint health supplement, the #1 recommended brand by orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists.*

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*SLACK Incorporated Market Research Survey, February 2006 and June 2005. Surveys conducted of Orthopedic Surgeons & Rheumatologists relating to glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate brands.

**Avoca ASU® contains NMX1000™ Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables, Nutramax Laboratories® exclusive proprietary researched specifications.  OptiMSM® is a registered trademark of Cardinal Nutrition.

U.S. Patent No.  6,797,289.