24/8/10
The answer is of course a resounding NO. Many of the
cheaper brands use imported (from China and India mostly), synthetic ingredients
– cutting costs and adding to mal-absorption problems and other health risks now
well documented in the media. It’s early days, but we’ve just uploaded
some positive customer feedback to our website www.healthscript.co.nz And of
course as soon as it got uploaded we got this email from another happy customer!
24/8/10 "Your product is really great... I
took it with an open mind, and the great thing is I haven't touched any of my
usual snack "extras.” Basically I expect a lot from the minimum supplements,
which I take regularly... so I started with the AM and within a day (usually
takes a lot longer to feel effects normally) I felt a difference, but it could
be that the PM helps the whole package. I did feel very sleepy the first morning
but that's probably because I'm not used to getting sleep assistance.
However, I got a light bout of flu, which skewed my
observations slightly, at the same time it may have been the AM/PM that helped
me through it very quickly...because I was building and lifting heavy timber all
weekend. I'm really impressed, so well done! I haven't felt the need to take any
of my other vices.
If the truth be known, I was specifically trying
not to be psychosomatic to try and restrict the results to the merits of the
product itself and not the mental expectations... and yet I saw a very clear
result... and that is only on one cap a day... I'm over 90kg so at the cusp of
the two-a-day. I've been aware of my yearly cycles for a long time so I would be
able to increase my intake when I'm on a low-ebb. Thanks again Health Script!" B
Hefer Auckland
Papaya Extract found in our Dual Pack AM Feel Alive
supplement helps the digestive system
If you want to see some more serious, fact-based
information about the effectiveness of multivitamins – then let’s look at a
summary report by the New Zealand Ministry of Health, published in 1999, on the
health of New Zealanders at the end of the twentieth century.
It showed that the average life expectancy of males is
74.3yrs and females 79.6 years. This report went on to mention that almost 70%
of deaths in our population are still potentially avoidable by primary
prevention (promoting good health) and by early intervention measures.
Approximately 40% of the factors affecting life expectancy (eg: smoking,
alcohol, low fruit and vegetable intake) can be controlled, suggesting that
length of life can be extended but that quality of life can be enhanced through
better health. The role of nutrition in the prevention of disease and the
promotion of wellness shouldn’t be underestimated. Neither should regular
exercise and some articles I have read recently mention 20-30 minutes 5-6 days a
week. Now that’s not too onerous!! No need to turn exercise into a major stress
in your life after all!
Now back to the topic - a recent study suggests that a
daily multivitamin/mineral supplementation can improve nutrient status in older
adults. Researchers concluded that in addition to “reducing the prevalence of
poor nutrient status, the multivitamin appears to have increased several
vitamins into a more optimal range relevant to reducing the risk of chronic
disease”(1).
Health Scripts AM PM Dual Pack offers
breakthrough formulas to support adult nutrition. These bio-available formulas
contain all the essential nutrients such as Vitamins A, C, D, E, and all the B’s
along with minerals Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium and Selenium as well as 6,000mg of
the powerful antioxidant Grape Seed Extract and Papaya Extract for boosting
energy and healthy aging.
The AM Feel Alive formula has 24 active
ingredients and when used in combination with the PM Relax & Sleep which
contains 11 supportive ingredients, the Health Script Dual Pack
will ensure you de-stress and enjoy a good night’s sleep to feel recharged for
another day – an even distribution of health supplements being regularly
delivered to your body throughout a 24 hour cycle.
As we grow older, adults can often suffer from lowered
nutrient absorption due to poor digestive processes. The digestive enzymes from
Papain (Papaya extract) also help to improve digestion and nutrient availability
in this age group.
All the ingredients in our products are listed on our
website in the Vitamin Guide, drop-down menu, and you can get more
information and scientific research about each of the contents we have used in
our products.
Enjoy another good week.
Feel Alive!
Ref (1): [McKay DL. Perrone G, Rasmussen H et al. J
Am Coll Nutr 19(5), 613-621 (2000)]
20/8/10
Just a reminder to read the label on the back of the
bottles. Please make sure you take AM with or after food as occasionally some
people experience nausea taking these vitamins first thing in the morning on an
empty stomach. The 24 quality ingredients packed with minerals and antioxidants
need food in your stomach to get the most effective absorption.
Please remember to follow the instructions to enjoy
the best results - and we are already getting GREAT feedback from a cross
section of ages and life stages! All very positive.
17/8/10
We've had some questions from our customers
regarding allergic reactions to certain product ranges.
AM PM Dual Pack has no allergens
Health Script's AM Feel Alive and PM
Relax & Sleep formulas are presented in vegetarian capsules containing NO
preservatives, additives or colourants. They are also definitely soy and dairy
free – but also free from corn, wheat, egg, bee products, and nuts.
We have ensured quality every step of the way and
our products are manufactured to the highest GMP (good manufacturing practice)
here in New Zealand.
10/8/10
Chocolate! I thought that would get your attention.
Magnesium is richly available in Chocolate - so it really is good to have some
every day! Just not a slab at a time of course! There are a range of other
magnesium rich foods too like leafy green vegetables, pumpkin seeds and seafood,
but nothing quite spikes the interest as a few squares of chocolate to keep your
magnesium levels healthy!
It's gotta be Good for you!
An essential mineral and vital to good human
nutrition, magnesium is intricately involved in a variety of biological
functions. In fact, over 300 metabolic reactions carried out in your body
require magnesium. Every major biological process, including the synthesis of
proteins, and nucleic acids, and the production of cellular energy must have
adequate amounts of magnesium in order to function properly. Magnesium also
plays a key role in nerve conduction, the electrical stability of cells, muscle
contraction, the regulation of vascular tone, and the maintenance of membrane
integrity.
Whole foods like, green vegetables, nuts, and
unpolished grains, are an excellent source of magnesium. Chlorophyll is the
magnesium chelate of porphyrin; which, because of their chlorophyll content,
makes green leafy vegetables particularly valuable. Although they contain
substantially lower amounts than the foods mentioned above, milk, starches and
meats also supply magnesium. Generally, foods that have been processed or
refined are poor sources of magnesium.
Because most people’s daily dietary intake of
magnesium is less than adequate, many doctors recommend adults take supplemental
magnesium each day.