USANA Health Sciences and University of Utah Athletics have announced a new partnership bringing together two Utah organizations with a shared commitment to health, performance and excellence.
In a company release, USANA said its partnership will support more than 500 University of Utah student-athletes across 19 sports, significantly expanding the company’s global roster of sponsored athletes and teams.
As part of the partnership, USANA will support Utah student-athletes both on and off the field through access to high-quality nutritional products, NIL opportunities, and community-focused initiatives. The two organizations also plan to work closely with the USANA Foundation, creating ways for student-athletes to give back and make a meaningful impact in the local community. Together, these efforts will support student-athlete health and performance while helping them build their personal brands, connect with the community, and use their platforms for good.
For Salt Lake City-based USANA, the partnership brings the company’s long-standing commitment to support athletes closer to home.
“We’ve had the privilege of supporting athletes around the world for many years, so there is something especially meaningful about forming this partnership right here in our own backyard,” said Brent Neidig, chief commercial officer at USANA, in a release. “The University of Utah has an incredible tradition of athletic excellence, and we're proud to welcome more than 500 Utes student-athletes to the USANA family.”
The partnership also brings USANA’s connection to the University of Utah full circle. USANA founder Dr. Myron Wentz earned his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Utah before going on to build a career in microbiology, immunology and human health and ultimately founding USANA in Salt Lake City in 1992.
“Utah Athletics’ partnership with USANA is a game-changer for our student-athletes and our Performance Nutrition program,” said Meredith Price, Utah assistant A.D. for performance nutrition. “Our team of dietitians work individually with student-athletes to optimize their nutrition for performance, recovery and health. Having access to high-quality, third-party sport-tested supplements from USANA allows us to keep health and safety at the forefront of our recommendations.”
USANA currently partners with athletes and athletic organizations around the world, supporting competitors across a wide range of sports with a focus on nutrition, health and performance.
