NEW STUDY REVEALS HOW SUPER CITRIMAXT SUPPRESSES APPETITE

BENICIA, Calif., April 1, 2001 - In a just released study, Super CitriMaxT, a new higher potency form of CitriMaxT, the world's best-selling (-)hydroxycitric acid (HCA) weight loss ingredient, was shown to increase the availability of serotonin, which may explain its role in appetite suppression. The study, conducted at the Creighton University School of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions (Omaha, NE) was presented today at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) 2001 meeting in Orlando, FL.

The current in vitro study represents the convergence of two important areas of previous research. Earlier studies have indicated that HCA, extracted from the South Asian fruit Garcinia cambogia, helps reduce appetite and inhibit fat production. In addition, previous animal and human studies have linked increased levels of serotonin with appetite suppression.

Thus, this study sought to examine the possible effect of HCA on the secretion of serotonin. The study exposed animal brain specimens to varying doses of HCA for 12 minutes and then examined their serotonin levels. The researchers found that HCA increased serotonin levels as much as 40.1 percent (+ 2.8 percent) as compared with the control group; they further found that the results were dosage dependent.

"While previous research demonstrated the value of CitriMax as a weight loss ingredient, this study has helped reveal how it works - by promoting the release of serotonin," stated Dr. Debasis Bagchi, lead researcher on the study. He continued, "It is also important to note that because Super CitriMax was the product used in this study, the results cannot be applied to other HCA ingredients. It is important to look for Super CitriMax to get the demonstrated benefit."

Both CitriMax™ and Super CitriMax™ are value-added dietary ingredients available in a wide variety of dietary supplements and nutraceutical food and beverage products.

InterHealth researches, develops, markets and distributes specialty nutritional ingredients, which are sold worldwide to manufacturers of dietary supplements and nutraceutical food and beverage products. In addition to CitriMax and Super CitriMax™, InterHealth is the maker of ChromeMate®, L-OptiZinc®, Protykin® and UC-II™. For more information about the company and its products, or a copy of the FASEB study abstract, call 1-800-783-4636 or 1-707-751-2800 (outside U.S.) or visit the website at www.InterHealthUSA.com.

Note: Statements made in this release have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Research data is available upon request.