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Exhibit 12.1
NBTY INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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| Fiscal year ended September 30, |
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| 2006 |
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EARNINGS AVAILABLE TO COVER FIXED CHARGES: |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
| $ | 152,827 |
| $ | 119,262 |
| $ | 169,005 |
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Interest capitalized |
| (985 | ) | (494 | ) | — |
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Add: |
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Fixed charges deducted from earnings (see below) |
| 60,151 |
| 62,552 |
| 58,203 |
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Earnings available to cover fixed charges |
| $ | 211,993 |
| $ | 181,320 |
| $ | 227,208 |
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FIXED CHARGES: |
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Interest expensed and capitalized and amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness |
| $ | 25,924 |
| $ | 26,475 |
| $ | 24,663 |
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Appropriate portion of rentals |
| 34,227 |
| 36,077 |
| 33,540 |
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Fixed charges |
| $ | 60,151 |
| $ | 62,552 |
| $ | 58,203 |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges |
| 3.52 |
| 2.90 |
| 3.90 |
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