Vitamin E
	Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and only can be obtained either from food or supplement.
	Natural-source vitamin E can be found in vegetable oils such as wheat germ oil, soya bean oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil and rice bran oil.
	Vitamin E protects the cells from the destructive action of free radicals resulting in lowered incidence and severity of chronic diseases such as heart problem, cancer, diabetes and others. 1,2,3
	Maintenance of good health.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
	ALA is the universal antioxidant.
	It can recycle all network antioxidants (e.g.: vitamin C, glutathione, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E) and restore its antioxidants power.4
	Diabetes is shown to increase the production of free radicals in the body, resulting in oxidative stress which causes diabetes complications.5
	ALA helps to improve diabetes complication by increasing insulin sensitivity, relieving neuropathic symptoms and also improving function of the heart.6,7,8

Vitamin E for Scar Healing
	Natural Vitamin E is an antioxidant which inhibits damage by free radicals generated by UV rays.
	It inhibits inflammation, reduces redness and accumulation of collagen that results in undesirable scar formation.9
	It improves appearance of scar by softening and lightening scars.
	Vitamin E can penetrate instantly to repair and nourish the skin10 thus reduces the healing time of scar.11

Vitamin E for Skin
	Vitamin E can penetrate instantly to repair and nourish the skin10 thus reduces the signs of aging (e.g.: pigmentation patches, wrinkles and leathery skin).
	It also acts as a moisturizer by reducing water loss and exhibiting desirable moisturizing properties.10
	SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, which is a measure that indicates the effectiveness of sunscreen product in preventing sun damage. An SPF 30 sunscreen can protect the skin up to 30 times more against sunburn and irritation caused by exposure to the sun as compared to unprotected skin.

Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
	Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 and ALA are powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals through several mechanisms in the early stages of elucidation.1
	Vitamin E also acts as a moisturizer by reducing water loss and exhibiting desirable moisturizing properties.10
	CoQ10 regenerates vitamin E in the antioxidant network. It assists in the production of energy and acts as an energizer to the skin.
	CoQ10 protects the skin against UV radiation that causes skin aging and skin cancer.1
	ALA acts as recharger by rejuvenating vitamin E and enhances its antioxidant effect.4

Vitamin B-Complex
	Vitamin B1 helps normal growth and the body to metabolize carbohydrates.
	Vitamin B2 helps the body to utilize energy from food.
	Vitamin B3 helps normal growth and development.
	Vitamin B6 is a factor in maintenance of good health.
	Vitamin B12 and folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cell
	Zinc helps to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and protein.

Multivitamins with Iron
	Vitamin A helps to maintaining growth, vision and tissue development.
	Vitamin B-complex helps the body to utilize energy from food.
	Vitamin C for healthy bones, teeth, gums as well as general make-up of body.
	Vitamin D helps in normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth and utility of calcium and phosphorus by the body.
	Vitamin E for maintenance of good health.
	Iron helps in maintenance of good health, prevent iron anemia and the formation of red blood cells.

Vitamin C
	Our body does not produce vitamin C on our own, therefore must rely on getting through food or supplements.
	Vitamin C for healthy bones, teeth, gums as well as general make-up of body.
	Vitamin C boosts the body immune defense system against infections and fights against common cold.1

Multivitamins
	Vitamin A helps to maintaining growth, vision and tissue development.
	Vitamin B-complex helps the body to utilize energy from food.
	Vitamin C for healthy bones, teeth, gums as well as general make-up of body.
	Vitamin D helps in normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth and utility of calcium and phosphorus by the body.
	Vitamin E for maintenance of good health.

Evening Primrose Oil
	Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid in the omega-6 family.
	GLA helps to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, for example, irritability, swelling and bloating from fluid retention, breast tenderness and feeling of depression.12
	It also helps to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. GLA prevents and reduces allergic reactions (e.g. atopic dermatitis).
	It may assist nerve function and prevent nerve disease experienced by diabetic patients.12
	It helps to prevent severe bone loss and osteoporosis by maintaining and increasing bone density.12

Fish Oil-Natural Omega-3
	Why Omega-3 is vital for our good health?
	Our body cannot synthesize Omega-3 on its own and needs to be obtained from the diet or dietary supplement. US National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends 0.6-1.8g of Omega-3 a day to keep our heart healthy. Studies have shown that a well balanced diet that includes a variety of fish especially those containing high Omega-3, EPA and DHA levels can benefit the heart, brain and joints.13
	Myths and Facts:
	- Myth1: Cod liver oil is better than fish oil   Truth1: Cod liver oil is extracted from cod liver. Though it contains richer vitamin A and D, its Omega-3 concentration is low and may contain higher traces of methylmercury. While fish oil contains higher amounts of Omega-3 it contains less in traces of methylmercury.14   - Myth2: EPA and DHA cause weight gain.   Truth2: EPA and DHA help increase fat metabolism and burn fat more efficiently.

Calcium
	Find out if you are taking enough calcium by checking the table below15
	Age (female/male) Recommended daily intake (mg) Equivalent to (glass of milk) 1-3 years 500 1.5 4-8 years 800 2 9-18 years 1300 4.5 19-50 years 1000 3.5 51+ years 1200 4
	1 glass of milk = 300-400mg Calcium
	Tips to improve bone health:
	- Exercise regularly - Consume calcium-rich food such as dairy products, fish with edible bones, beancurd, cereal and green leafy vegetables on daily basis - Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol and caffeine intake. - Fulfill adequate calcium intake with calcium supplement

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