EAGAN, MN – October 22, 2004 – Life Source Basics is introducing a new children's chewable immune supplement containing WGP^® 3-6, the same clinically tested ingredient that many adult consumers have come to know and trust.

“Now parents have a new preventive measure at their disposal to help protect their children from the perennial health challenges that come with the changing of the seasons,” said Richard Mueller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Biopolymer Engineering, Inc., the manufacturer of Life Source Basics. “Boosting a child’s immune response may help them overcome these challenges so they can perform their best at school, athletics and all of their activities.”

For health-conscious parents, Life Source Basics Chewable are a simple way to actively support their children’s health and well-being. The active ingredient is Life Source Basics is WGP 3-6, a patented polysaccharide with molecular 1,3/1,6 glucose linkages that numerous clinical and preclinical studies have shown to activate immune cells.* Life Source Basics Chewable may enhance the strength of key immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils and natural killer cells, that are the body's the first line of defense against a broad range of challenges.*

In an independent study, healthy human volunteers taking Life Source Basics increased the ability of their immune cells to defend them in only 10 days.* The research showed an increase in the percentage of immune cells able to engulf or phagocytose one foreign particle from 63.8% to 83.2% (P< .05). The number of highly phagocytic cells increased from 37.3% to more than 50% (P< .05).*

“Life Source Basics Chewable provide protection for children and peace of mind for parents,” said Mueller.

Dosage Recommendations
One table per day is recommended for children ages 2-8. Older children may take two tables per day. Life Source Basics Chewable should be taken on an empty stomach. Do not use if the child has a known or suspected yeast allergy. Life Source Basics chewable contains beta 1,3/1,6 glucan, which is derived from Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is pioneering carbohydrate biotechnology to develop proprietary compounds that enhance the immune system and provide the opportunity to improve global health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has more than 40 U.S. patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

Contact:
David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606