Nature Made is an American vitamin brand, founded in 1971 by Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick.[1][2] Operating as a brand of Pharmavite,[3] Nature Made manufactures over 150 different types of supplements.[2] Its parent company, Pharmavite, was acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989.[4][5][6]
Industry | Dietary supplements |
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Founded | 1971 |
Founders | Henry Burdick, Barry Pressman |
Headquarters | |
Parent | Pharmavite |
Website | naturemade |
In 1971, Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick launched Nature Made, inspired by the belief that “there was a better alternative to long term health than prescription drugs.”[1][2]
Nature Made joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 1981.[2]
In 2002, Nature Made became the first dietary supplement verified by United States Pharmacopeia (USP).[2][7]
In 2016, Nature Made became the first USP-verified gummy brand.[2][8][9]