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Stay Immunised With

Antioxidants

• Hold your breath.

• How long can you hold your breath?

• You need oxygen to breathe

• Oxygen helps in metabolism

• Also produces free radicals

Free Radicals

What are free radicals?

• Accelerate aging

• Damage cells and DNA

• Environment – free radicals

Why do we need a strong immune

system?

• Immune system – body’s defense

• Strong immune system – faster recovery

• Delays onset of health problems

Leukocytes

(white blood cells)

Lymphocytes Phagocytes (chew up invading organisms)

T Cells

B Cells

What Can Affect The Immune

System?

• Stress

• Inadequate sleep

• Inadequate consumption of fruits and

vegetables

• Free radicals

• Aging

• Toxic overload

• Inflammation

What is your immune back-up?

• Get enough sleep

• Manage stress

• Get good fats

• Turn to supplements

• Get moving

• Stay hydrated

• Colour your plate

What are the antioxidant vitamins?

Name some sources of the antioxidant

vitamins?

What are carotenoids?

Name some sources of the carotenoids?

What are the functions of vitamins ACE?

What is the difference between

Betacarotene Vitamin A

What are Phytonutrients?

• Plant based nutrients

• Worldwide research has confirmed that diets rich in plants can lead to optimal health.

• Scientists know that plants improve health because of the (phytonutrients) supplied in a plant-rich diet.

• Different phytonutrients have different functions

Epigallocatechin gallate

Hesperidine

Lycopene

Ellagic acid

Who will benefit from taking

phytonutrients

• Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables?

• Do you want protection from free radicals?

• Do you face stress?

• Are you exposed to a polluted environment?

• Do you want a strong immune system?

Do you think you can benefit from

taking phytonutrients?

How do you get your phytonutrient

intake?

What is the recommendation for

Phytonutrients?

• No specific recommendations currently

• Fruits and vegetables – 5 colour groups

Malaysia

WHO Global Info Database: 2003 National Data from World Health Survey, Malaysia.

Phytonutrient Supplementation

• Optimal health – phytonutrients

• Phytonutrients - products

“ Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of of a healthy diet, and an important way to improve our phytonutrient intake is by eating more nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables every day. And better yet, we need to encourage people to actively select a broader variety of those nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables for better health instead of the same habitual choices every day”. Dr. Keith Randolph, Nutrition Technology Strategist at the Nutrilite Health Insitute.

“Supplementation has the evidence of being capable of supplying an optimal amount of a specific nutrient or nutrients, in a highly absorbable form, and is often the fastest way to control deficiency in individuals or population groups that have been identified as being deficient.” - Statement from the World Health Organization

Phytonutrients

Why do Nutrilite scientists combine phytonutrients with other nutrients?

• WHO (World Health Organisation)

reinforces the need for increased fruit and

vegetable consumption

• At Nutrilite the scientist place importance

on encapsulating the whole plant

goodness – Optimal Health

“Unfortunately, nearly all global consumers regardless of the typical diet in their part of the world are falling increasingly short when it comes to eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables that are full of phytonutrients. We are working to reverse this troubling trend”. Keith Randolph, PhD Nutrition Technology Strategist

Phytonutrient Spectrum

colour

Products Functional Benefits

Phytonutrient Asset

Evidence – based science

• Functionally best for optimal health

• Over 30 research sites – 8 countries

• Seven nutritional assessment studies

• More than 60 human studies

• Phytonutrients - harvested within hours

Phytonutrients – Immune Response

Do phytonutrients help in immune response?

• Antioxidants helps “turn on” the body’s own

defense system. “ We can test for antioxidant activity for many mechanisms of action on many different aspects of the body via in vitro tests like bioassays. This is the ultimate optimization of a botanical and the most ideal way of exploring a phytochemical profile because we can identify all of the health benefits. We can lock in a profile that is indicative of the best nutrient activity. We can say ‘I want this botanical’ and go right back to our supply chain and get it”. Amit Chandra, PhD Senior Principal Research, Analytical Services

“There is mounting research that the antioxidants we consume do their work by turning on our own internal defenses. Our more evolved thinking on how antioxidants work does’nt change the fact we need to make sure we get enough of these important nutrients in our daily life. It is on of our best shields against diseases often associated with aging.” Keith Randolph PhD Nutrition Technology Strategist

Phytonutrients – Difference

What is the difference between

phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals?

•Phytonutrients

•Vitamins

•Minerals

Phytonutrient Gap

What is a phytonutrient gap?

•Phytonutrient gap is a measure of the

shortfall of phytonutrients in the diet across

the five colour categories.

•Phytonutrient Spectrum and Daily

Phytonutrient Snapshot at

www.nutrilite.com/colour

Phytonutrient Access

What are the common factors limiting

people’s access to phytonutrients?

Common global factors

•Cost

•Convenience

•Taste

Phytonutrients - Food

Should I get my phytonutrients from food?

•Phytonutrient gaps are created due to

limitations of cost, convenience and taste –

phytonutrient gap

Nutrilite provides the solution to fill these

phytonutrient needs

Phytonutrients – Food Supplements

Are phytonutrients found in food

supplements as effective as those found

in fresh fruits & vegetables?

•Phytonutrients protect the plants from

diseases – we ingest them to provide the

same benefit in the human body

•Nutrilite takes great care to harvest the

plants to capture the potency of the

nutrients just like those found in nature

Phytonutrients – Nutrilite Tests

Does Nutrilite test botanicals received

from outside suppliers and also grown on

Nutrilite owned farms?

• Phytonutrient fingerprinting

• Ensures safety and quality through

accurate botanical identity

• Nutrilite also test botanicals grown on own

Nutrilite owned farms

Phytonutrients - Adulteration

What processes does Nutrilite undertake

to prevent adulteration?

• 100% plant identification

• If any issues are encountered with the

supplier then the supplier is immediately

discontinued

FAQs

Echinacea

What potential benefits does Echinacea

have on the body?

•Support the body’s natural resistance

•Shown to increase phagocytosis (the action

of engulfing and destroying harmful

organisms)

•Anti-inflammatory and wound healing

properties

Can Echinacea be taken continously?

• Although all Herbal Products can be

taken regularly, Echinacea is the only

exception

• Do not consume this product for more

than 2 weeks

Why should Echinacea be discontinued

after 2 weeks consumption

• Enhance immune stimulating properties

• Reduce severity of symptoms

• Continous use of the herb is not effective

• Minimise over-dependency of the

immune system upon Echinacea to carry

out its immune stimulating properties

What are the phytochemicals present in

Echinacea that show immune stimulatory

effect?

• Caffeic acid derivatives and alkylamides

believed to be primarily responsible for

Echinacea’s beneficial activity

• The root portions – alkylamides

• The root and aerial parts – caffeic acid

derivatives

What is the advantage of Echinacea Powder?

• The final powder reflects the full spectrum

of phytochemicals present in fresh juice;

• Powder significantly handling and

shipping costs;

• Powder vastly microbiological and

enzymatic activity in comparison to juice;

• There is no need to add alcohol or other

components that may interfere with

immunostimulatory effect;

• Greater shelf life;

• Great manufacturing variability (tablets).

Why is Echinacea not recommended

during pregnancy and breast-

feeding?

• Safety of Echinacea has not been

established during pregnancy and during

lactation

• Consult a physician before use during

pregnancy or during breast-feeding

Are there any interactions between

Echinacea and certain medications?

• Due to individual differences in

metabolism consuming herbals products

while using prescription drugs or over

the counter medication is typically not

recommended

• Please consult the physician for further

advice

What is the difference between

Echinacea and the botanical extract with acerola

cherry, cinnamon and spanish needles

• The botanical extract with acerola

cherry, cinnamon and spanish needles

helps maintain clear nasal passages

• Echinacea helps boost the defense

system

Lecithin and Vitamin - E

Can thin people eat Lecithin and Vitamin E?

•Important component of every cell

•Valuable fat emulsifier.

•Can be taken by thin people

Is Lecithin and vitamin - E water-soluble?

•Both lecithin and vitamin E are fat-soluble.

•What is a synthetic and natural form of

vitamin E and what can be a source of

vitamin E? What can be a natural source

of lecithin?

•The natural form of vitamin - E (d-form) (The synthetic form is = dl form).

•Lecithin can be derived from soybean oil.

Carotenoids

What is the function of carotenoids in

supplements?

•Provide a broad spectrum of carotenes from

natural sources.

• Beta and alpha-carotene are vitamin A

precursors

•Beta-carotene also has antioxidant activity

• Lutein supports eye health.

Can you take the Nutrilite products after it

has expired?

Levels of nutrients are not guaranteed to

maintain the potency after the expiration date

So it is highly recommended to consume

the products before the expiry date.

What is the role of the phytonutrients in

combination with vitamin C?

The phytonutrients in the formula - citrus bioflavonoids from lemons, oranges and grapefruit also have an antioxidant function.

Why is a vitamin C supplement formulated with a release technology that lasts for 8 hours?

•Transit time in the small intestine may take

up to 8 hours.

•Some concentration is maintained in the

body keeping it available for an extended

period.

Some Vitamin C supplements with extended release technology are formulated to be gentle on the stomach? Is it because instant release vitamin C supplements can cause gastric problems or there may be other reasons?

•The lower amount in the GI tract at any one

time decreases the chance of diarrhea or

other intestinal distress .

Extended Release

Extended Release Technology– How does

it work?

1)All ingredients

are mixed with

a fibrous

ingredient and

compressed to

form a tablet

2)After swallowing

the tablet becomes

wetted in the

stomach , the

fibrous ingredient

expands to form a

network

3) The wetted

tablet gradually

releases the

key ingredients

by controlled

diffusion as it

passes through

the intestine

4) Slow and

steady nutrient

release until

completely

dissolved.