ProThera® Announces New Nutritional Management Program
for Improved Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes

Reno, NV (April 10, 2008) — ProThera, Inc. today announced the launch of ProThera® Bariatrics, a nutritional management program providing bariatric-specific nutritional supplements and educational support for weight loss surgery patients. The program includes technical resources and compliance monitoring tools to make it easier for health professionals to prescribe, and for patients to follow, supplementation programs.

“Obesity is a form of micronutrient malnutrition, usually without any visible signs or symptoms. Successful treatment requires continuous clinical nutritional support to address each patient’s specialized nutrient needs,” said Stephen Olmstead, MD, Chief Science Officer for ProThera. “The ProThera® Bariatrics program was created with input from a team of seasoned nutritional experts and practicing bariatric physicians to fill a gap in available nutritional resources for bariatric surgeons and weight loss surgery patients,” continued Olmstead.

According to bariatric expert Kevin D. Huffman, DO, “Many bariatric patients have a history of consuming foods high in fat and calories, but low in nutrition. This can leave them nutritionally deficient prior to undergoing weight loss surgery.” Huffman adds, “After the surgery, reduced food intake and an altered digestive system make getting adequate nutrition from food alone difficult.”

“It is imperative that weight loss surgery patients take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement to prevent nutritional deficiencies as part of their long-term care,” continues Huffman. “When a bariatric surgeon or bariatrician builds a relationship with their patient through ongoing follow-up care,” explains Huffman, “they are helping ensure a better outcome both post-surgery and at that crucial five-year milestone in meeting Center of Excellence requirements.”

ProThera Bariatrics nutritional supplements are formulated to address common nutritional deficiencies encountered by bariatric surgical patients. Easy-to-absorb nutrient forms that are gentle on the digestive system and pure ingredients free of artificial additives are used for best results and tolerance. Patient educational tools highlight the importance of nutritional supplementation and technical reference materials and patient purchase reports help surgeons monitor compliance and assist in meeting Center of Excellence requirements for five-year nutritional outcomes data.

About ProThera Inc.:
ProThera, Inc. is a Reno-based manufacturer of ProThera® and Klaire Labs™ brand dietary supplements. Stringent research, manufacturing, and delivery processes ensure product potency and viability, making them the nutritional supplements of choice for discerning healthcare professionals around the world. ProThera, Inc. operates a GMP 9000 registered facility certified by NSF International. Contact us at ProThera, Inc., 10439 Double R Blvd, 1.888.488.2488. Visit us on the web at protherabariatrics.com.