Twinlab Corporation Issues Statement in Response to FDA Warning Letter Concerning Androstenedione.HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Twinlab Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IdeaSphere, Inc. today issued the following statement in response to the US Food and Drug Administration's warning letter to Twinlab Corporation concerning products containing androstenedione androstenedione /an·dro·stene·di·one/ (-di-on) an androgenic steroid produced by the testis, adrenal cortex, and ovary; converted metabolically to testosterone and other androgens. , or "andro":
Twinlab Corporation respectfully disagrees with the conclusions
drawn in the FDA warning letter and is in the process of preparing
an appropriate response that will be submitted within the allowable
response period.
We believe that Twinlab androstenedione products are safe and
effective if used as directed. When IdeaSphere, Inc. acquired the
Twinlab assets in December 2003, the decision was made in view of
the declining market for androstenediol/androstenedione products
and the availability of new ingredients not to offer these products
on a go-forward basis. In support of that decision, IdeaSphere Inc.
did not acquire any assets related to androstenediol products. It
did acquire pre-existing inventory of Twinlab's Andro Fuel product,
which contains androstenedione, however this is residual inventory
that is being phased out of the market.
Twinlab is currently manufacturing and will commence selling a new
performance product, Andro Nitrate 4 Fuel, in April 2004. This
product contains no androstenediol and no androstenedione. "Andro"
is a longstanding Twinlab brand name drawing its identity from the
Greek root meaning "male" or "masculine," and will be retained for
that reason.
IdeaSphere Inc. and Twinlab Corporation share the FDA's commitment
to science and safety - we are science-focused and research-driven.
Notwithstanding this disagreement, Twinlab remains committed to the
principle that by working hand in hand with the FDA on this and
other matters, Twinlab, the industry, and ultimately the consumer
all win.
About Twinlab
Twinlab, based in Hauppauge, NY, is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, science-based, nutritional supplements Nutritional Supplements Definition Nutritional supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition products, natural food supplements, and other related products used to boost the nutritional content of the diet. , including a robust line of vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, teas and sports nutrition Sports nutrition is applied in most sports training, however it is most dominant in strength sports (for example weight lifting and bodybuilding) and endurance sports (for example cycling, running, triathlon). products. About IdeaSphere, Inc. IdeaSphere, Inc., with offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Rapids, Michigan “Grand Rapids” redirects here. For other uses, see Grand Rapids (disambiguation). Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 197,800. , and American Fork, Utah, is the champion of the Wellness Revolution. A purpose-built, vertically integrated health and wellness company, it provides total wellness solutions through its holdings, which include leaders in wellness products, content and services. IdeaSphere's family of companies includes Twinlab Corporation; Rebus LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , and iVillage Solutions.
Contact: Ross A. Anderson, IdeaSphere, Inc.
631-467-3140 ext. 8324
randerson@ideasphereinc.com
Alan Ampolsk, PR21
212-299-8953
alan.ampolsk@pr21.com
CONTACT: Ross A. Anderson, of IdeaSphere, Inc., +1-631-467-3140 ext. 8324, randerson@ideasphereinc.com; or Alan Ampolsk of PR21, +1-212-299-8953, alan.ampolsk@pr21.com, for Twinlab Corporation |
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