We’ve just returned from Anaheim and what might have been the most EXCITING Shaklee Global Conference EVER!  The new Dream Plan separates Shaklee from the competition by offering the opportunity to earn cash, payments for cars, and travel to unbelievable destinations.  We also unveiled four new products at Conference AND 4 new research studies—and for me, nothing represents the Shaklee Difference™ more than our commitment to rigorous scientific integrity and the highest quality standards.

Our four new products:

1. Vita-D3™ (vitamin D dietary supplement)
2. Cholesterol Reduction Complex†
3. Fiber Advantage bar
4. Get Clean® Water pitcher

Our four new studies:

1. Vitamin D/ Vitalizer study
2. VIVIX® polyhenols and oxidative stress study
3. VIVX polyphenols and cellular energy study
4. Cinch® + Vitalizer + exercise study.

Our four new products embody Shaklee’s heritage of innovative products that target critical health issues and this year’s clinical research continues to cement our leadership role in advancing the state of scientific knowledge in relevant health and nutrition topics.  You’ll hear more about these studies and products in the coming weeks.

But there’s another huge piece of the Shaklee Difference that I want you to know about.  It’s about the potentially dangerous ingredients that you simply won’t find in Shaklee products.  The feature story in the September, 2010 issue of Consumer Reports® is “The 12 Most Dangerous Supplements, Which ones to avoid, Why they’re on the market,” published by Consumers Union® (CU), the expert, independent, nonprofit organization working for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers.  http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/september/september-2010-toc.htm.

Consumer Reports singled out the following “dirty dozen” dietary supplement ingredients due to potential health risks ranging from cardiovascular to liver and kidney problems: aconite, bitter orange, chaparral, colloidal silver, coltsfoot, comfrey, country mallow, germanium, greater celandine, kava, lobelia, and yohimbe. And the FDA has warned about at least eight of them, some as long ago as 1993.

It came as no surprise to Shaklee that there are not any ingredients on this list that are in our products. In fact, these ingredients are not and have never been used in any Shaklee dietary supplement.   In addition to researching the ingredients that we use in our Shaklee formulas for their efficacy, we take equal care in determining the safety of each and every ingredient used in our Shaklee products.  Over the years we’ve evaluated many of the ingredients on the CU list and have rejected them for the same safety reasons CU now uses to identify them on their “hit” list.

The “dirty dozen” list is the first update of the original CU list published in 2004.  And now it should come as no surprise to you that no Shaklee dietary supplement has ever contained any of the offending ingredients from either the 2004 or the new 2010 Consumer Reports “Most Dangerous Supplements” lists.

Always Safe is more than just a catchphrase at Shaklee, it’s a guiding principle.  Safety is paramount at Shaklee and our safety standards are unsurpassed in our industry.  We conduct hundreds of tests on new ingredients and tens of thousands of quality tests annually to ensure product safety and efficacy.  But more importantly, we design safety into each and every one of our products so you can be confident that dangerous ingredients will never find their way into any Shaklee dietary supplement.

Sending warmest regards,

Dr. Jamie McManus M.D.
Chairman, Medical Affairs and Health Sciences
Shaklee Corporation

† Products providing 800 mg or more daily of plant sterols and stanols consumed with two different meals, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol Reduction Complex provides 1,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving, and 2,000 mg daily when used as directed.

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Cholesterol Reduction Complex† – Lower your Cholesterol Naturally

Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol naturally with Shaklee Cholesterol Reduction Complex. Contains a proprietary formulation with clinically proven  ingredients that help prevent the absorption of cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. #21219

Get a special price on Cholesterol Reduction Complex!

• Save 10% with AutoShip
• 1st time customers will get special introductory price at 10% off – for 90 days!**

†Products providing 800 mg or more daily of plant sterols and stanols consumed with two different meals, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heat disease. Cholesterol Reduction Complex provides 1,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving, and 2,000 mg daily when used as directed.

**This offer is valid for 90 days starting from your 1st purchase of Cholesterol Reduction Complex. PV for discounted product is reduced 10%. Price, special offers and product availability subject to change without notice.

Fiber Advantage Bar – Fiber, Meet Flavor

Want a great tasting, healthy snack? Look no further than Fiber Advantage Bar, where fiber meets flavor.  Great chewy Apple Cinnamon flavor and 8 grams of fiber. 100% natural. 100% delicious.  Great for the whole family. #21220

Vita-D3™ – Here Comes the Sun

Add some sunshine to your day with Vita-D3. You may not be getting the vitamin D you need to support healthy heart function, bone and immune health. Vita-D3 provides 1,000 IU of high potency vitamin D3 to help your body thrive! #21214

On his visit to Shaklee HQ on Wednesday for the planting of the millionth tree in Shaklee’s “Milion Trees, Million Dreams” campaign, the Governor said that in his body building days the best nutritional supplements came from Shaklee!

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Individual interviews with some of our Vancouver athletes are also available:

• Billy Demong – The first American ever to win Gold in Nordic combined skiing.
• Jennifer Rodriguez – 33-year-old speed skater makes a comeback in Vancouver.
• Kris Freeman – 29-year-old cross country competitor is the first endurance athlete with Type 1 diabetes to compete at an elite level.

How amazing were their results? If the team were a country, at ! Congratulations to each of our athletes! We are incredibly proud to be associated with this fine group of elite performers.

Letter from U.S. Ski Team and U.S Snowboarding highlighting Shaklee sponsorship

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver.  Since 1980, Shaklee has been the exclusive nutritional sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to help these world-class athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.

Comprised of 14 different men’s and women’s national teams, the U.S. Ski Team, which includes leading athletes across Alpine, Cross Country, Disabled, Freestyle and Jumping/Nordic Combined categories, and U.S. Snowboarding have long trusted Shaklee Nutrition. This 30 year partnership is a natural fit because both the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding are aligned with Shaklee’s dedication to scientific research, quality control and science-based products.

“I am so proud to be associated with a company whose heritage has always been about improving people’s health and their ability to reach personal goals”. It’s very exciting to be a part of this wonderful achievement.”

“What makes our partnership so successful is our unwavering commitment to nutritional standards and product safety” says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation. “By conducting over 80,000 quality tests each year, we guarantee the purity and effectiveness of each and every product our athletes and consumers use.”

Working to optimize the athletes’ health and performance, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Sport Science Director, Troy Flanagan, works closely with Shaklee to create a nutritional regimen that helps to give them an edge over the competition. “Shaklee products are invaluable to our U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding,” says Troy Flanagan, USSA Sport Science Director. “By working with the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we’re confident that we’re providing our athletes with the best, cutting-edge products to help ensure optimal body conditioning.*”

To help maintain health and wellness, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding nutrition teams recommend that their athletes take several Shaklee nutritional products to boost their immune systems, whether they’re pushing through jet lag, harsh temperatures, tough training or the stress of competition. As the skiers and snowboarders travel four to five months straight each year, the Shaklee nutrient, energy and hydration products help them to perform at the highest level despite rigorous conditions.*

For more information, contact Timothy A. Schneider at schneider.timothy@gmail.com .

About Shaklee Corporation

Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral^tm certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. For information about Shaklee, visit Shaklee.com.

A pioneer in environmental stewardship and in support of social causes, Shaklee has a 50-year legacy of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Shaklee introduced one of the very first biodegradable household cleaners in 1960, and has supported numerous Polar expeditions to measure the impact of climate change. Even the corporate headquarters, an award-winning building featuring energy-efficient designs and sustainable resource materials, reflects the company’s commitment to protecting the environment.

Shaklee’s environmental stewardship has earned the organization numerous awards. In 2001, Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award, co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and California Council. In 2002, Shaklee received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award—as well as the Environmental Stewardship Award from Social Accountability International for efforts on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.In 2000, Shaklee became the first Climate Neutral” certified company in the world by offsetting 100 percent of GHG emissions from company operations through fossil fuel reduction programs.
Recent fossil fuel emission reduction projects that Shaklee has sponsored include:

- Fossil Fuel Displacement. Replaced kerosene lamps and diesel generators with solar photovoltaics (PV) that reduce GHG emissions and improve health for residents of Sri Lanka, India. Over the 20 year lifetime, one household 35 Watt solar PV system will prevent more than 6 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

- Fuel Conversion — Natural Gas. Converted boilers in the Portland School District from oil to natural gas. The retrofit also reduced energy costs for the school district.

- Wind Energy. Supported construction of The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Wind Turbine—the first large-scale Native American owned and operated wind turbine. The turbine interfaced with the country’s highest CO2—emitting grid at that time.

- Fuel Conversion – Biodiesel. Converted San Bernadino County, California school buses from petroleum-based diesel fuel to biodiesel fuel (formulated from recycled cooking oil). The retrofit not only decreased GHG emissions, it also reduced tailpipe emissions of pollutants that aggravate asthma in children. Reducing pollutants in this school district was particularly important since its air pollution levels exceeded those in Los Angeles.

- The Shaklee World Headquarters building was designed to conserve energy. Its building management system turns on heating or air conditioning when the building is occupied. Sensors in all cubicles shut off task lighting and peripherals if the occupant is away for more than 5 minutes. Motion sensors are located throughout the building for overhead lighting. If the sensor does not sense movement for three to five minutes, the overhead lights will shut off, leaving only emergency lighting illuminated.

- Further, the building is set in an East/West orientation to use maximum sunlight. Electronic shades control light and heat with sensors. Exterior light shades draw light into the workspace and provide shade from southern sun.

- Shaklee has been able to reduce natural gas use by 10 percent in company operations.

- In partnership with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, Shaklee launched “A Million Trees. A Million Dreams.” to raise awareness of climate change