CONSENT



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this annual report on Form 11-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998, of our report dated June 24, 1999,
appearing in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file No. 0-8707) of
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Tax Deferred Retirement Plan filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1993 which
became effective May 22, 1995.

GRANT THORNTON LLP


Provo, Utah
July 13, 1999