CHESTERFIELD, Mo., July 17, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Reliv International, Inc. (RELV) , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements, has named Barry Murov as Director of Corporate Communications. In this newly created position, Murov will lead the company's public relations, employee communications and other areas of corporate communications.

"We are excited to have someone with Barry's deep experience to help bolster our communications efforts," said Reliv Senior Vice President, R. Scott Montgomery. "Reliv's rapid growth has brought with it an increasing need to communicate our mission, values and vision to employees, investors, consumers and other groups."

Murov has more than 15 years of experience in public relations and investor relations. He has worked in both corporate and agency settings, most recently with brewer Anheuser-Busch and prior to that, with Fleishman-Hillard, a leading global communications consulting firm. Prior to entering the public relations field, he was a journalist for nine years.

Murov earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Master of Arts from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Reliv International, Inc., based in suburban St. Louis, MO, is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition. Reliv International's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol RELV. Additional information about Reliv International, Inc. can be obtained on the Web at http://www.reliv.com .

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