In addition, they have facilitated the
transformation of our modest distribution segment into a branded distribution
extension of our nutraceutical manufacturing business. is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company specializing
in the manufacturing and distribution of over-the-counter , nutritional,
generic drug and functional food products."
Lloyd's current diet and supplement program includes the following GNC
products:
- Mega Men:
GNC's premier multivitamin formula for active men that includes
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to supplement key nutrients .

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GeoPharma Launches Nationwide Campaign for Oxylene

All statements contained herein are based upon
information available to the company's management as of the date hereof, and
actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without
management's control.com, both of The Anne McBride Company for
GeoPharma, Inc.

- Mega MRP Extreme:
A patent pending meal replacement formula with 56 grams of protein, 5
grams of glutamine and 6.2 grams of leucine that has
been proven to show increases in both muscle strength and size, when used
as part of a resistance training program.

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We believe that these
initiatives will generate interest and demand for Oxylene in the near-term and
sustain interest for the supplement going forward.carbslim .almeida@annemcbride.

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participants taking Thermo Burst also reported that they felt less tired
while working out.

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com; or Ivette Almeida, Media Relations, +1-212-983-1702
x209, ivette.
As a member of Team Pro Performance, Lloyd will serve as a role model for
safe supplementation.
"I am very excited to be working with GNC, a company that's known for it's
quality and proven success in sports nutrition and safe supplementation," said
Lloyd.

* A double -blind placebo-controlled cross-over study of 29 physically fit
and healthy young adult male subjects averaging about 4 hours of exercise a
week cycling to exhaustion at 80% VO2 shows that these individuals were able
to increase performance measured by time to exhaustion nearly 5 minutes longer
than when taking placebo.

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, go
to our websites at http://www. Lloyd joins Major League Baseball pitcher
Mark Mulder, who is currently leading an educational campaign focused on safe
supplementation , and Los Angeles Angels at Anaheim outfielder and designated
hitter Tim Salmon.

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Oxylene is an all -
natural supplement designed to accelerate and enhance the results of a regular
diet and exercise program by improving oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout
the body. As a result, we have developed a national print
advertising campaign that targets these groups, and we plan to sponsor
professional athletes to endorse the product.

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Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd, The Latest Professional Athlete to Join Forces
with GNC

PITTSBURGH, General Nutrition Centers , Inc. I have
been working closely with GNC's scientific affairs group in developing a
nutritional program to help me reach my health and performance goals.

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"He's definitely a player to
watch in 2005 as he continues to build his stats and lead his team.2 grams of leucine.

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For more about GeoPharma , Inc.leanprotein.com; or Kathy Price, Investor Relations, +1-212-983-1702 x212,
kprice@annemcbride .

National Football League Rising Star Joins GNC's Team Pro Performance

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, GeoPharma, Inc. "We believe that Oxylene will attract a broad base of customers,
encompassing health and diet-conscious men and women as well as fitness
enthusiasts and bodybuilders.

About GeoPharma, Inc.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements, which constitute forward -
looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 , including those regarding the company and its
subsidiaries' expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs pertaining to
future performance.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Carol Dore-Falcone , VP/CFO of GeoPharma, +1-727-544-8866 x244,
cdf@onlineihp. He was drafted by
the 49ers in the 4th round of the 2003 draft. One of those 43 catches was for a career long 52
yard reception. GNC operates
more than 5,000 retail locations throughout the United States, including over
1,200 domestic franchise locations, and locations in 35 foreign markets
including Canada and Mexico.

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"We are excited to be one of the first companies to offer nitric oxide
enhancing supplements to consumers at mainstream outlets," said Nate
Bernstein, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Breakthrough Engineered
Nutrition. What is more, some doctors recommend the
ingredients in Oxylene to patients with high blood pressure.

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GeoPharma's competitive advantage lies in its ability to circumvent or
overcome the challenges in these markets.

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"I believe in the benefits of using the Pro Performance line to
naturally complete my nutritional needs missing from my daily diet."
Lloyd is a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.

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GeoPharma, Inc. GNC is
committed to being there to help him achieve those goals. Mega
Men also supplies fruit, carotenoid, vegetable and amino acid blends to
provide food based nutritional support.

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Consumers use these products to improve endurance and
recovery time, to increase lean muscle mass and strength, to burn fat and to
help lower blood pressure. He had limited playing time as
a rookie but in 2004 became a starter and ended the season with 43 catches for
565 yards and 6 touchdowns.

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com and
http://www.
"Brandon is an up and coming offensive threat in the National Football
League and we're excited to have him on Team Pro Performance ," said Steven
Nelson, Vice President of Marketing for GNC.

Under the Sports/Training Category, the Nutrition category will contain information geared towards high athletic performance and training, not simply towards general Health/Fitness (high performance diets, nutritional foods, supplements, and programs specifically for endurance athletes, for example).

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New Dietary Supplement is Available in Retail Stores Nationwide

LARGO, Fla.

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"
Mihir Taneja, Chief Executive Officer of GeoPharma added, "The vendor
relationships that we have forged with major retail outlets enable us to
sustain and expand the marketing and distribution initiatives of novel dietary
supplements, such as Oxylene ."
Nitric Oxide enhancing supplements, such as Oxylene, currently rival
Creatine as the most popular supplement used by fitness-minded men and women
and bodybuilders.

- Thermo Burst:
A clinically studied supplement that helps burn more calories, energizes
your workout , and helps you workout longer and harder.

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In addition, he will be featured in an upcoming print
advertising campaign promoting the GNC Pro Performance sports nutrition line.

GNC, based in Pittsburgh , PA, is the largest global specialty retailer of
nutritional supplements, which includes vitamin , mineral and herbal
supplements, sports nutrition products, diet and energy products, specialty
supplements and products and supplements for low carb lifestyles.

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com. Important factors that could cause such differences are
described in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.*

- Triflex:
A triple-action formula that combines glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM to
support joint health integrity, promote joint mobility, rebuild cartilage
and lubricate joints.

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Consequently, we
expect this new strategy will generate strong revenue growth for the
distribution segment throughout 2005. The company's growth strategy is
to capitalize on its manufacturing expertise to develop high margin generic or
novel drugs for niche human and animal health markets with high barriers to
entry. (GNC),
the nation's largest specialty retailer of nutritional supplements , announced
today that National Football League rising star Brandon Lloyd has signed on as
the newest member of GNC's Team Pro Performance, an elite group of
professional athletes that use Pro Performance sports nutrition products as an
integral part of their training. Features a clinically
tested module of 20 grams whey protein and 6.

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(Nasdaq: GORX), today announced that Breakthrough Engineered Nutrition, its
wholly owned subsidiary, has launched a nationwide sales and advertising
campaign for its newest dietary supplement, Oxylene. The new supplement was shipped to over 15,000 retail stores across
the United States, and may be found in most Wal-Mart stores, as well as in
retail outlets including Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Albertson's, Sav-On, Osco Drug,
Brooks Drug, Eckerd Drug, Duane Reade and Long's Drug.

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