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                                                                    Exhibit 16.1


Securities and Exchange Commission
Mail Stop 9-5
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549


May 24, 2001


Ladies and Gentlemen:

We were previously principal accountants for Natural Alternatives International,
Inc. and, under the date of October 9, 2000, we reported on the consolidated
financial statements of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of and for the years ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. On May 16,
2001, our appointment as principal accountants was terminated. We have read
Natural Alternatives International, Inc.'s statements included under Item 4 of
its Form 8-K dated May 24, 2001 and we agree with such statements.

Very truly yours,


/s/ KPMG LLP