Quality of Life Labs' Oligonol® Receives "2012 Essentials Award"

Online, January 18, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Oligonol®, manufactured by Quality of Life Labs, has been selected as a beauty category recipient of the "2012 Essentials" award from Taste for Life - a health and wellness magazine that reaches 300,000 readers monthly. Oligonol, manufactured from the extract of lychee fruit and green tea has been shown to help improve blood circulation and to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Human clinical studies have shown that AHCC helps reduce post-exercise fatigue, improve endurance, decrease visceral fat and reduce skin wrinkling.

"In choosing the top dietary supplements for 2012, Taste for Life assessed products, read the science behind the ingredients, and ultimately recommended the stand-outs in 20 categories," said Lynn Tryba, editor-in-chief of Taste for Life. "Oligonol received this year's beauty award based on its potent antioxidant properties, which fight inflammation and other underlying causes of aging."

Since the number of products on the market can be overwhelming, the magazine created the "Taste for Life Essentials Award" program in 2010 to assist consumers with their choices in a variety of categories. This year's award winners are highlighted in the January 2012 issue of Taste for Life as well as online at www.TasteForLife.com.

"We are very grateful for this honor" said Dan Lifton, COO, Quality of Life Labs. "And we really appreciate the support of our close partner in Japan, Amino Up Chemical Company, whose commitment to science and investment in clinical research has made this recognition possible."

About Oligonol

Produced from the extracts of lychee fruit and green tea using a patented oligomerization process, Oligonol is the world's first commercially produced low-molecular-weight polyphenol. One if its unique features is the high content of short-chain polymers which provides the product with superior bioavailability and much greater biological activity. Oligonol has been accepted as a "New Dietary Ingredient" by the FDA, has attained self-affirmed GRAS status and received the prestigious Nutracon award as the Top Evidence-based New Ingredient of 2008. In October 2011, Oligonol won SupplySide West's Scientific Excellence Award for its strong portfolio of human clinical studies. Oligonol is available in 100mg capsules in a 30-count bottle at the retail price of $29.49. For more information please visit: http://www.q-o-l.com/cat_antiaging.html.

About Quality of Life Labs

Quality of Life Labs ("QOL") is a nutritional supplement company that guarantees that each ingredient in every one of their products is validated in human clinical studies and delivered in dosages supported by those studies. The Company carefully selects clinically backed innovative patented ingredients, many of which were developed in Japan. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Purchase, NY, QOL primarily distributes its product through independent health food stores and offers a separate product line marketed to doctors. Quality of Life has earned a reputation of being an industry innovator with 3 products and ingredients that were recognized by the prestigious Nutracon Award as Top Evidence-Backed Products of the Year. To learn more about Quality of Life Labs and its products, visit www.q-o-l.com

About Taste for Life

Taste for Life magazine uses the latest research and insights from recognized experts and delivers up-to-date health & wellness information, recipes, natural body care, fitness advice, eco-conscious blogs, and more. TasteforLife.com is designed to help you make educated choices for your own whole health and that of your families.

Contact: Danielle Bernardo, danielle.bernardo@q-o-l.com, 914-251-0981
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