As chosen by the readers of Vitamin Retailer magazine
 

OREM, Utah– Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today announced that its Xlear Nasal Wash product has been awarded a 2004 VITY Award for Best New Natural Medicine. The awards given out annually by Vitamin Retailer magazine are voted on by a random sampling of Vitamin Retailer readers and are based on the number of votes received in each of 60 categories. Products in each category are determined by overall customer sales.

"This marks our first VITY Award, and we are extremely pleased that health product retailers across the country have recognized Xlear Nasal Wash as the best new natural medicine," said Nathan Jones, president of Xlear, Inc. "With allergy season in full bloom, this is the ideal time to put the spotlight on Xlear Nasal Wash, as thousands of people across the country are finding relief from their allergy symptoms by using our all-natural solution. To be included in the voting process means that people like our product. We appreciate the recognition and are confident that many more people will benefit from Xlear Nasal Wash."

Xlear Nasal Wash is a patented nasal cleansing solution containing xylitol, a sweetener found in woods, fruits and vegetables. The all-natural xylitol/saline wash is designed to enhance the body’s natural cleansing process by flushing out airborne allergens, bacteria and pollutants that are inhaled through the nose. As the key ingredient in the nasal wash, xylitol prevents bacteria from adhering to the nasal tissues while increasing the natural moisture flow process in the nasal passage. In addition to helping allergy sufferers, Xlear Nasal Wash has also shown in studies to help reduce sinus and ear infections.