Nature Made is an American vitamin brand, founded in 1971 by Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick.[1][2] Operating as a brand of Pharmavite,[3] Nature Made manufactures over 150 different types of supplements.[2] Its parent company, Pharmavite, was acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989.[4][5][6]
| Industry | Dietary supplements |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founders | Henry Burdick, Barry Pressman |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | Pharmavite |
| Website | naturemade |
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]
Nature Made joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 1981.[2]
In 2002, Nature Made became the first dietary supplement verified by United States Pharmacopeia (USP).[2][7]
In 2016, Nature Made became the first USP-verified gummy brand.[2][8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b Jim Wagner (November–December 2001). "2001 Manufacturer of the Year". Nutritional Outlook.
- ^ a b c d e f "Nature Made Reviews: Is NatureMade.com Legit? Healthy Vitamin Supplements That Work?". News Direct. August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Pharmavite Introduces nurish by Nature Made® Vitamin Subscription Service". BioSpace. May 12, 2020.
- ^ Condon, Lee (26 September 2000). "Pharmavite Puts Energy Into Immediate Results". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Who We Are". Pharmavite.
- ^ "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.