WALTHAM, Mass. and ADA, Mich., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interleukin Genetics, Inc. announced today it has entered into an agreement with Amway Global. With this agreement, Amway Global Independent Business Owners will be able to sell Interleukin Genetics' Inherent Health(TM) brand of genetic tests, including the new Weight Management Genetic Test. The full line will also be available through Interleukin Genetics' e-commerce site, www.inherenthealth.com.
"We're excited to partner in this new way with Amway Global and work together to pursue growth opportunities within the personal health and wellness category," says Lewis H. Bender, CEO, Interleukin Genetics.
The Inherent Health suite of genetic tests that Amway Global will now carry includes:
Heart Health Genetic Test that identifies a person's genetic predisposition for a certain type of heart disease. The genetic analysis identifies variations in the IL1 gene, which is associated with inflammation. Excess inflammation has been implicated as a significant risk factor for heart disease.
Bone Health Genetic Test identifies whether an individual is more likely to be susceptible to spine fractures and low bone mineral density associated with osteoporosis. This new test is expected to be available by the end of 2009.
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. develops and markets genetic tests under the Inherent Health(TM) brand that empower consumers to prevent chronic diseases of aging, and provides genetic biomarker expertise to assist pharmaceutical companies in the development and marketing of targeted therapeutics. The Company leverages its research, intellectual property and biomarker development experience to facilitate the emerging personalized health market. Interleukin Genetics is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more information please visit www.ilgenetics.com.
Amway Global offers the opportunity for people to have a business of their own based on retailing products and sharing the opportunity with others who will do the same. Amway Global supports Independent Business Owners (IBOs) with a proven compensation plan, portfolios of quality products in health, beauty, and other consumer categories, plus the merchandising materials, training, and education to help them be successful. IBOs also are supported by communities of those who have already built successful Amway Global businesses. Based in Ada, Mich., Amway Global is part of the Alticor group of companies, founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families. Alticor Inc. is led by Steve Van Andel, Chairman, and Doug DeVos, President. Global sales for the Alticor group of companies, which include Amway, Access Business Group, LLC, Alticor Corporate Enterprises (ACE), and Amway Global, reached $8.2 billion in fiscal 2008.
CONTACT: Media: Erin Walsh of Interleukin Genetics, +1-781-419-4707,
ewalsh@ilgenetics.com; or Suzanne Fanning of Amway Global, +1-616-787-4985,
suzanne.fanning@amwayglobal.com; or Investor Relations: Stephanie Ascher
of Stern Investor Relations, +1-212-362-1200, stephanie@sternir.com
Web site: http://www.ilgenetics.com/
