In 1996, former Mr. Universe and pro bodybuilding legend Lee Labrada introduced his own line of sports nutrition products to provide others with the education and products necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This marked the beginning of Houston-based Labrada Nutrition, a company that has grown exponentially every year and is one of the industrys greatest success stories. Labrada Nutrition was recently named No. 432 in the Inc 500 list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States by Inc magazine. Prior to that accomplishment, Labrada was named No. 25 in the Houston Business Journals list of Houstons 100 Fastest-Growing Small Businesses.