NUTRACEUTICAL ENTERS DIET, ANTI-AGING AND SLEEP FRAY.
OleoMed Says Goodbye to Weight, Wrinkles and Restless Nights
MIAMI, FL -December, 2002 - Losing those 10 extra pounds, making your crows feet disappear and ending the late night tossing-and-turning will be an easier feat with OleoMed. OleoMed blended its unique pharmaceutical-grade olive oil with natural herbs and vitamins to produce the three new preferred formulas Weight, Cell Q-10 and Sleep to help consumers fight weight, wrinkles and restless nights.

"People are more health conscious than they used to be, which has led to an increase in demand for weight and beauty products," said Carlos de Cespedes, chairman and CEO of OleoMed America. "By using pharmaceutical-grade olive oil as the delivery agent in our products, the vitamins and minerals are more quickly absorbed by the body to improve health."

	The Weight formula blends pharmaceutical-grade olive oil with three natural herbs, Citrus aurantium, Garcinia cambogia and Guarana, that help stimulate the body's natural ability to burn fat and calories. Citrus aurantium, a fruit commonly known as bitter orange, is widely used for stimulating the breakdown of fat and encouraging healthy and permanent weight loss. Garcinia cambogia inhibits the body's conversion of excess glucose into fat and reduces appetite. Guarana is a caffeine-containing herb, which is used as a natural stimulant. Guarana is used for its diuretic action and is considered an appetite suppressant.. View more information
	The Cell Q-10 formula combines pharmaceutical-grade olive oil with a vitamin-like nutrient that is vital to the production of energy. This formula helps rejuvenate cells and has antioxidant properties, which protect against lipid peroxidation. Research has shown Coenzyme Q10 beneficial in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, cancer, immune deficiency and many other disorders. Designed to help diminish existing wrinkles, this product also helps reduce further signs of aging and improves the efficiency of energy production at the cellular level. View more information
	The Sleep formula blends pharmaceutical-grade olive oil with three natural products, Valeriana officinalis, Passionflower, and Hops, that promote natural sleep and relaxation for a full night of rest. Valeriana officinalis, commonly called Valerian, has been used safely and effectively as a sedative and sleep aid for several thousand years. Passionflower is used as an effective nervous system calmative. Hops are climbing perennial plants used to calm the central nervous system and to safely induce sleep. Hops is a bitter, calming herb that blends well with Valerian and Passionflower as a sleep and anxiety remedy. View more information

OleoMed is pharmaceutical-grade olive oil blended with vitamins, minerals, and herbals offered as a dietary supplement in the form of soft gel capsules. OleoMed America, is a subsidiary of The Pharmed Group, the largest, minority-owned distributor of health care products in the United States. Founded in 1980 and based in Miami, Florida, Pharmed was honored in 2001 by Ernst & Young as "Entrepreneur Company of the Year" in the medical category in the state of Florida. The company also was honored with the prestigious 2001 Cutting Edge Award given by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. In 2002, The Pharmed Group was recognized as the 10th largest Hispanic Business in the United States and as the runner-up for the Hispanic Business Magazine 2002 "Entrepreneur of the Year."

OleoMed is currently available at Eckerd Drugs and Whole Food supermarkets throughout Florida, South Florida Publix supermarkets, South Florida and Puerto Rico-based Walgreen's, Miami-based Navarro's and Sedano's; online at www.oleomedamerica.com; or by calling 1-866-OLEOMED.

For additional information about OleoMed, please call 1-866-OLEOMED (653-6633) or visit www.oleomedamerica.com.

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