John R. Carlson, the co-founder and president of Carlson Laboratories, passed away October 1, 2011 at the age of 77 years. Carlson retired last fall from his post at the company and was serving as Director Emeritus. For 45 years, Carlson was dedicated to the natural products industry, serving as an active member of such industry organizations as the American Academy of Anti- Aging Medicine, Natural Products Association (NPA), National Institute of Nutritional Education, and Mid-American Health Organization. He was also a founding member of Citizens for Health. The industry has recognized his service on many occasions; John was the recipient of the National Nutritional Food Association’s Crusader Award in 2001 and received the first Board
of Directors Award in 1985 from the National Institute of Nutritional Education. John also received the Emeritus Director award from Citizens for Health in 1996. John Carlson was a true pioneer and he was a powerful example of the true nature and soul of the natural products Industry.
