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February 19, 2008

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VÄXA INTERNATIONAL DONATES CHILDREN'S NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES

This nutraceutical industry leader partners with a valuable Hillsborough County program

(Tampa, FL) Växa International, a leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicine, vitamins and nutritional supplements, donated 450 bottles of Växa Buddies, a children's supplement, to Metropolitan Ministries, a faith-based and community-supported non-profit organization that provides assistance to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in the Hillsborough region. Växa Buddies is a complete blend of essential vitamins and minerals specifically formulated into a children’s chewable vitamin.

“Child welfare is at the top of our list when it comes to community involvement,” says Gerry David, president of Växa International. “Metropolitan Ministries is doing valuable work for those families in our community who need the most help.”

“An important part of Växa International’s mission is giving back to the community,” explains William H. Harper, chairman and CEO of Växa International. “Växa has made a concrete commitment to play an integral role in the community in which we live and work and we will continue to actively pursue and fulfill that role. Partnering with this vital organization helps our company reach out to the neediest among us. That’s exactly the kind of role we seek to serve.”

“We’re grateful to Växa and its commitment to those less fortunate,” says Angie Pattison, coordinator of Community Donations for Metropolitan Ministries. “So many of the children we serve are under-nourished and in need of supplemental nutrition. Växa Buddies is the boost these children need to attain a healthier lifestyle.”

About Växa International
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Växa International is a leading manufacturer of homeopathic medicine, vitamins and nutritional supplements. Since 1987, Växa (the name is a Swedish word for re-growth or regeneration) has pioneered natural health solutions that accelerate self-healing and promote wellness. These physician-formulated products deliver some of the most powerful homeopathic medicines available by combining homeopathic principles with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal extracts. This multi-dimensional approach offers a powerful alternative to simple nutritional supplements or single-action products currently available in the industry.

Växa’s products naturally address today’s leading health challenges, including heart disease, ADD/ADHD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, arthritis, and diabetes. Several of the company’s flagship products, including TriCardia+ for cardiovascular and full-body detoxification, and Buffer-pH+ to rebalance body pH, are recognized throughout the natural health community, and approved and recommended by leading organizations. The company distributes its products to natural product retail stores, independent pharmacies and healthcare practitioners across the United States and throughout Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas.

For more information about Växa International, call Linda Loren, chief sustainability officer, at 813-870-2904 or visit www.vaxa.com.