Maypro's Oligonol™ Awarded
Nutracon’s NutrAward for Best New Ingredient of 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 21, 2008)— Nutracon 2008 concluded with fanfare as Maypro Industries (www.maypro.com) received the coveted 2008 NutraAward for Oligonol™, a patented, all-natural antioxidant ingredient reported to promote healthy aging, reduce post-exercise fatigue, support the human defense system and reduce platelet reactivity in subjects with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.

The NutrAward is strategically positioned as part of the Nutracon Conference (www.nutraconference.com), which was held March 12-13 in Anaheim, Calif. and is produced by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media. Nutracon, held in conjunction with SupplyExpo and Natural Products Expo West, attracted the health and nutrition industry’s senior-level innovators, brand managers, and professionals interested in sharpening their understanding of the impact of "next generation" ingredients, emerging markets and regulatory constraints.

Celebrating its 10th year, the NutrAward celebrates innovative, evidence-based health and nutrition ingredient and technology products. Core Naturals and Kyowa Hakko USA were also selected as award finalists. Oligonol, the 2008 award recipient, is a first-of-its-kind oligomerized polyphenol, exceeding traditional polyphenol products such as pine bark, grape seed and green tea in bioavailability and with higher antioxidant capacity than these phytonutrients, based on ORAC, TEAC and lipid peroxidation assays.

Find more detailed information on the NutrAward here.

"The NutrAward recognizes and acknowledges companies who are performing rigorous science to support their products," said Karen Raterman, Vice President of Content Development for New Hope Natural Media. "New Hope is proud to present the NutrAward in an effort to applaud and encourage companies to use science as a necessary approach for successful, evidence-based products in the marketplace."

"We are very proud and happy to receive this important award," stated Steve Yamada, President of Maypro. "Our mission is to help human beings live healthier and happier lives by using this unique product. We hope by winning this award, it will encourage innovation in the Japanese business community."

A distinguished panel of key industry experts, scientists, researchers and nutritionists, reviews submissions and selects finalists based on award criteria including: scientific merit, efficacy, market potential, safety, innovation and the ability to increase market credibility. Winners are determined by the panel and Nutracon attendees.

Read the complete release here.

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