New National Survey Reveals That Bathing Suit Season Spells Depression, Fear and Anxiety for Many American Women: Natrol's Nutrition and Scientific Expertise Help Make Wish for Successful Weight Management Come True.

CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- June 21 marks the first day of summer and the beginning of long days spent on the beach. According to a national online survey(1), more than half of the nearly 1,500 American women polled are apprehensive, fearful or even depressed about this year's bathing suit season.

Nearly all women surveyed (92 percent) consider themselves to be overweight. Although 74 percent of the women polled have made weight loss a priority this year, and are eating less overall and exercising more, others find it challenging to follow a diet plan, citing lack of time, willpower, discipline and motivation as the key culprits. What many women asked for was a natural solution to not only help enhance mood, but to help control appetite. Lucky for them, a natural dietary supplement is now available to help lift their spirits, help them adopt a more positive frame of mind, and help them stay on a diet long enough to achieve their desired weight loss goal. It's called 5-HTP.(a)

Mood swings and an emotionally-driven, poor outlook on life can lead to unhealthy eating patterns. To get the full benefits of any diet plan, it's key to balance mood to ensure the right mindset for success. Natrol's 5-HTP, the top selling 5-HTP in the United States(2), works by naturally increasing the brain's level of serotonin, the chemical messenger that affects emotions, behavior, appetite, thought and sleep. With Natrol's 5-HTP, women now have support for naturally stronger feelings of well-being, a more positive outlook, and greater appetite control.(a)

"Natrol's 5-HTP is a natural, safe complement to any sensible weight loss program that includes a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise," said Dr. Michael Yatcilla of Natrol. "Scientists have researched the emotional health benefits of 5-HTP in clinical and laboratory settings since the 1970s. Some women who are dieting often experience irritability and depression. Balancing their serotonin levels may be just what they need to achieve their weight loss goals."

Natrol(R) 5-HTP is available in drug, mass market, and independent health food stores nationwide. It also can be purchased at natrol.com and other online retailers. Natrol(R) 5-HTP is available in a 50 mg dose in 30-, 45-, and 60-count sizes, and in a 100 mg dose in a 30-count size.

About Natrol

Founded in 1980, Natrol, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTOL) is a diversified nutrition company that manufactures and markets premium-branded nutritional products, herbal teas and sports fitness products under the Natrol(R), Laci Le Beau(R) and Prolab(R) brands. Natrol markets more than 200 nutritional products designed to meet a wide range of consumer needs. The products are available at more than 54,000 food, drug, mass market and independent health food stores, catalogs and Internet sites, gyms and specialty stores nationally and in select foreign countries. For further information, visit www.natrol.com.

(a) These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
    Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
    cure or prevent any disease.

(1) Zoomerang Online Survey of Women 35-54 years old nationwide,
    conducted June 5, 2006

(2) 52-weeks ending May 19, 2006 - IRI data, dollar sales in drugstore
    channel