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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001005477-05-004234.txt : 20051206
<SEC-HEADER>0001005477-05-004234.hdr.sgml : 20051206
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20051206174354
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001005477-05-004234
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20051202
FILED AS OF DATE:		20051206
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20051206

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADVANCED NUTRACEUTICALS INC/TX
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000913614
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-DRUGS PROPRIETARIES & DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES [5122]
		IRS NUMBER:				760642336
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		106 SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD.
		STREET 2:		UNIT 14
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80209
		BUSINESS PHONE:		303-722-4008

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		106 SOUTH UNIVERSITY BLVD.
		STREET 2:		UNIT 14
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80209

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NUTRITION FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931018

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUSEY GREGORY
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001008071

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26362
		FILM NUMBER:		051247941

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1722 BUFFEHR CREEK RD
		CITY:			VAIL
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			81657
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9704792800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		106 S UNIVERSITY BLVD.,  #14
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80209
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        <issuerName>ADVANCED NUTRACEUTICALS INC/TX</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>ANII</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerState>CO</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>80209</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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            <transactionDate>
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            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>J</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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            <transactionAmounts>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
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                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.</value>
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        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <transactionDate>
                <value>2005-12-02</value>
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            <transactionCoding>
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                <transactionCode>J</transactionCode>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Represents the Registrant's portion of shares acquired (including 4,313 shares acquired by Gregory Pusey IRA) for no consideration from Cambridge Holdings, Ltd. in accordance with Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s plan of liquidation. The plan of liquidation provided for distribution of substantially all of Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s assets to its shareholders on a pro rata basis.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Includes 11,765 shares of common stock held by Gregory Pusey IRA and 97,500 shares of common stock underlying options to purchase common stock, whether or not presently exercisable.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents the Registrant's spouse's portion of shares acquired (including 4,757 shares acquired by Jill Pusey IRA) for no consideration from Cambridge Holdings, Ltd. in accordance with Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s plan of liquidation. The plan of liquidation provided for distribution of substantially all of Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s assets to its shareholders on a pro rata basis.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Includes 9,228 shares held by Jill Pusey IRA.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Represents shares distributed for no consideration by Cambridge Holdings, Ltd. in accordance with Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s plan of liquidation. The plan of liquidation provided for distribution of substantially all of Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s assets to its shareholders on a pro rata basis.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Reporting Person is the President of Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Represents the Registrant's children's portion of shares acquired for no consideration from Cambridge Holdings, Ltd. in accordance with Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s plan of liquidation. The plan of liquidation provided for distribution of substantially all of Cambridge Holdings, Ltd.'s assets to its shareholders on a pro rata basis.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Gregory Pusey</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2005-12-06</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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