New Products In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Nutrition 21 "prescribes" nutrients: The Prescriptix line of supplement products offers nutrients at "clinical study doses" via a two-caplet delivery system. The first caplet contains the "clinical dosage" of an ingredient while the second is a proprietary nutrient formula the firm claims maximizes the effects of the initial caplet, the Purchase, N.Y.-based firm said July 7. Prescriptix-OP claims to promote bone density with calcium and vitamin D3 and is sold for $14.99. Prescriptix-CP contains CoQ10 for cardiovascular health and retails for $19.99. Prescriptix-JP for joint mobility, flexibility and comfort via glucosamine and chondroitin, is available for $19.99. Each product in the line, available only at Walgreens, contains a 30-day supply