| Nature Made | |
| Industry: | Dietary supplements |
| Founded: | 1971 |
| Founders: | Henry Burdick, Barry Pressman |
| Parent: | Pharmavite |
| Hq Location City: | Southern California |
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]
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]
Nature Made was recognized as the #1 Pharmacist-Recommended Vitamin and Supplement Brand in key vitamin and supplement segments. Pharmacists recommended Nature Made in various vitamin and supplement segments for over 20 years since its recognition in 1971. [7]
In 2002, Nature Made became the first dietary supplement verified by United States Pharmacopeia (USP).[2] [8]
In 2016, Nature Made became the first USP-verified gummy brand.[2] [9] [10]