SAN MARCOS, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Natural Alternatives International ("NAI"), Inc. (Nasdaq: NAII), announced today that one of its independent directors, J. Scott Schmidt died unexpectedly of a heart attack.

Mr. Schmidt, a distinguished newspaper executive, joined the NAII board in 1999 and was Chairman of the Human Resources Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

Chairman and CEO Mark LeDoux said, "We were deeply saddened by Mr. Schmidt's sudden passing. We will all miss Scott's enthusiasm for life, his acute business acumen, his encouraging and positive attitude, and his fellowship."

NAI, headquartered in San Marcos, California, is a leading formulator and manufacturer of nutritional supplements that provides strategic partnering services to its customers. For more information about NAI, please see our website at http://www.nai-online.com .

For further information please contact: John R. Reaves, Chief Financial Officer of Natural Alternatives International, Inc., +1-760-744-7340, info@nai-online.com

SOURCE Natural Alternatives International, Inc.