AMHERST, N.Y., July 24, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- HealthSport, Inc. (OTCBB:HSPO), a fully integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of unique and proprietary branded and private label edible film strip nutritional supplements and over-the-counter drugs, announced today that it has reached an agreement with The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) to study electrolyte delivery in HealthSport's edible thin film strips, Enlyten(tm) SportStrips(tm) as well as a new product, Enlyten SurvivalStrips(tm).
Enlyten SurvivalStrips, the newest product to be added to the HealthSport product line, were developed to aid the military in maintaining energy. This electrolyte strip was specifically formulated with additives to support the health of soldiers.
Under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), the USU Consortium for Health and Military Performance will develop three studies aimed at determining the acceptability of the Electrolyte Strips as well as the strips effectiveness in the prevention of cramping and dehydration. Because soldiers are exposed to such extreme environmental conditions, at times wearing full gear in high temperatures, missions can be compromised and their health can be affected. Dehydration and decreased performance are common occurrences during military maneuvers because heavy loads and body armor result in soldiers experiencing accelerated fluid loss. The CRADA will determine the Enlyten Electrolyte Strips effectiveness in preventing dehydration and maintaining performance. Various tests will be conducted, including simulated mission scenarios and marches.
"Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our soldiers," said Dan Kelly, President of HealthSport, Inc. "Whether they are on the battlefield or going through training, we want to be able to provide them with the best replenishment product possible to ensure that they are able to stay focused and stay healthy. We are truly honored that the Uniform Services University has elected to research the effectiveness of the Enlyten Electrolyte Strips."
Enlyten SportStrips replace the electrolytes lost during vigorous athletic activity through a proprietary thin strip delivery system. When the flavored strip is placed between the cheek and gum, gastric absorption is bypassed speeding higher levels of electrolytes directly into the bloodstream. This mode of absorption is very different from all electrolyte delivery predecessors. Not only does it dramatically reduce delivery time and improve hydration on a cellular level, but it also helps athletes avoid the adverse conditions often caused by excessive fluid consumption. Known scientifically to be an extremely fast and efficient way to deliver drug actives into the bloodstream, buccal absorption of electrolytes bypasses the inherent drawbacks of ingesting electrolytes and other sports supplements into the stomach, an Achilles heel for many athletes who struggle with fatigue, cramping and hydration issues.
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About The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF; www.hjf.org) is a not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress to support military medical research and education at USU and throughout military medicine. The USU-HJF Joint Office of Technology Transfer encourages scientists and private industry to collaborate on research and development projects, with the goal of making innovative medical technologies available for public use.
About The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (www.usuhs.edu), a fully accredited graduate education university within the Department of Defense, is located on the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The University provides military and public health-relevant education, research, service and consultation to the nation and the world. USU is a typical academic health center with a unique focus on health promotion and disease prevention, and with the specialized mission of educating health care practitioners to deal with peace and wartime casualties, natural disasters, emerging infectious diseases and other public health emergencies.
About HealthSport, Inc.
HealthSport (http://www.healthsportinc.com) is a fully integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of unique and proprietary branded and private label edible film strip nutritional supplements and over-the-counter drugs. The Company owns two subsidiaries -- Enlyten, Inc. and InnoZen. Enlyten was created to market and distribute HealthSport's products. InnoZen (http://www.innozen.com) is the preeminent formulator, developer and manufacturer of edible film strips that deliver drug actives through buccal (between the cheek and gum) absorption. InnoZen's proprietary edible film strip delivery technology is superior to any other competitive edible film strips currently on the market. InnoZen has five patents pending and has developed numerous trade secrets which it incorporates in the development and manufacturing process of edible film strips. The company's Enlyten(tm) SportStrips(tm) (http://enlytenstrips.com), an edible film electrolyte strip, has recently undergone and completed pre-market testing conducted in conjunction with physicians and scientists at Duke University Sports Medicine & The Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory ("K Lab") (http://klab.surgery.duke.edu). Preliminary findings of these tests suggest that the Enlyten electrolyte strip delivers meaningful amounts of electrolytes to the body in a safe, fast and effective manner.
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