Nature Made
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| Industry | Dietary supplements |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founders | Henry Burdick, Barry Pressman |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | Pharmavite |
| Website | naturemade |
Nature Made is an American dietary supplement and vitamin brand founded in 1971 by Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick.[1][2] Nature Made began operating as a brand of Pharmavite as of this date.[when?][3][better source needed] Parent company Pharmavite was acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989.[4][5][6] As of August 2023, Nature Made was manufacturing over 150 different types of supplements.[2]
History
[edit]In 1971, Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick launched Nature Made, inspired by the belief that “there was a better alternative to long term health than prescription drugs.”[1][2] The company joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 1981.[2] Nature Made began operating as a brand of Pharmavite as of this date.[when?][3][better source needed] Parent company Pharmavite was acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989.[4][5][6]
In 2002, a Nature Made product[clarification needed] became the first dietary supplement verified by United States Pharmacopeia (USP).[2][7] In 2016, Nature Made became the first company to prepare a USP-verified gummy brand.[clarification needed][2][8][9] As of August 2023, Nature Made was manufacturing over 150 different types of supplements.[2]
Awards and recognition
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Nature Made was recognized as the #1 Pharmacist-Recommended Vitamin and Supplement Brand in key vitamin and supplement segments.[when?][citation needed] Pharmacists have recommended Nature Made in various vitamin and supplement segments for over 20 years, since its launch in 1971.[citation needed][10][independent source needed]
References
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- ^ a b Jim Wagner (November–December 2001). "2001 Manufacturer of the Year". Nutritional Outlook.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Nature Made Reviews: Is NatureMade.com Legit? Healthy Vitamin Supplements That Work?". News Direct. August 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Pharmavite Introduces nurish by Nature Made® Vitamin Subscription Service". BioSpace. May 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Condon, Lee (26 September 2000). "Pharmavite Puts Energy Into Immediate Results". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "Who We Are". Pharmavite.
- ^ a b "Japanese pharmecutical giant acquires U.S. vitamin maker". UPI. December 27, 1988.
- ^ Judy Packer-Tursman (November 19, 2002). "Certified, To a Point". Washington Post.
- ^ "USP Verified Products". Quality Supplements.
- ^ "Nature Made adult gummies receive USP verified mark for quality". Nutraceutical Business Review. February 22, 2016.
- ^ "Learn Our Company History". Nature Made®. Retrieved 2024-07-01.