Top Colombian Soccer Teams Partner With USANA Health Sciences

SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As USANA Health Sciences continues to expand its global reach, so does the number of Olympic and world-class athletes that trust their health to its high-quality products. The latest to team up with the nutritional company are top Colombian soccer clubs Atlético Nacional S. A., América de Cali S. A. and Jaguares Fútbol Club S. A.

USANA is the Official Nutritional Supplement Multivitamin of the three clubs and will provide its high-quality, NSF-tested nutritional products through its Colombian office. The teams join England's AFC Bournemouth and Mexico's C.F. Pachuca as the latest clubs to supplement their health with USANA's award-winning products.

"As a leader in the health and wellness industry, USANA offers only high-quality and pure supplements to the elite teams and athletes that choose USANA to supplement their active lifestyles with our products. To partner with these three accomplished and iconic teams is an honor and testament to USANA and its award-winning products," said Carlos Pastrana, general manager of USANA Colombia.

Atlético Nacional is Colombia's biggest soccer club and currently plays in the Categoría Primera A. The club has won a total of 19 domestic titles—15 league titles, two Superliga Colombiana titles and two Copa Colombia titles—making them the most successful team in the country.

"We chose USANA because its high-quality products are backed by scientific support that give our athletes peace of mind," said María Alejandra Alzate, nutritionist of the Atlético Nacional S.A.

Founded only four years ago, Jaguares de Córdoba also currently plays in the Categoría Primera A, while América de Cali currently competes in the Categoría Primera B and holds thirteen national championships.

"USANA supplements are a fundamental part of helping keep our athletes in peak performance, which is crucial for each team member playing on a professional level," said Jaime Andrés Roa, doctor of the America de Cali.

About USANA

Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy products in its FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more about USANA by visiting our website http://www.usana.com or the official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.

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