ISI Brands/Twinlab(R) Responds to Dairy Protein Crisis

Global Health and Wellness Industry Leader Readies Soy Protein Drink as an Alternative to Chinese Dairy Products for Distribution in China and the U.S.


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - October 17, 2008) - Urgently addressing the melamine poisonings of dairy products occurring in China, global health and wellness company ISI Brands, Inc./Twinlab® has completed development on a Soy Protein drink supplement the company will distribute in China and the U.S.

Said Greg Grochoski, Chief Science Officer, ISI Brands: "As a health and wellness leader, it is our obligation to answer the call when urgencies occur. The Twinlab Children's Soy Protein drink will serve as an important supplement to nursing females, children and the whole family. The Twinlab Soy Protein drink is an excellent USA-sourced supplement for Chinese families to confidently replace their current dairy proteins."

In addition, Twinlab will also make available its newly-introduced Dr. Greene-endorsed line of Infant Drops (multi-vitamin), Animal Friends (children's chewable multi-vitamin), Pre-natal vitamins (multi-vitamin for mom), Fish oil capsules and Calcium supplements, which will work in tandem with the Children's Protein line to provide solid nutrition -- with confidence -- for the whole family.

Said Dr. Alan Greene: "The focus of Twinlab during this crisis has resulted in an effective solution for families in China, Asia and the U.S. From the onset of the crisis, Twinlab researchers committed themselves and the company to create protein alternatives that can be applied with total confidence to every member of the family. I am proud of the work of the Twinlab professionals, and to be part of this extraordinary and dedicated team."

About Twinlab:

Twinlab Corporation manufactures and markets more than 1200 different nutritional supplements. With offices in Manhattan, NY, Grand Rapids, MI, and American Fork, Utah, Twinlab is a leading producer of high quality, science-based nutritional products, including a complete line of sports nutrition, vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, herbs and tea products.

Contact Information: CONTACT: SSA Public Relations Elliott Chang (818) 907-5929