Royal jelly - do you want to look ten years younger?

Urban people these days are stressed out. Work pressure, long working hour, frequently engaging in social activities, unhealthy eating habit, lack of exercise, etc., these are all leading to weaken immune system and premature aging. The aging process of human body is like rusting, as we grow old, together with the stress we encounter, environmental pollution, ultraviolet light, etc., we accumulate too many free radicals in our bodies, which will lead to fatigue, aging physical functions and appearance, autonomic nervous disorders and other issues.

 

Since ancient times emperors are constantly looking for anti-aging panacea. In fact, nature gives us a lot of precious food that is in close proximity, as long as we pay more attention on our food selection, we can easily turn our body younger.

 

 

• Fruits and vegetables are rich in skin-loving anti-oxidants such as vitamin B and E, to prevent the damage of free radicals to the skin cells and dermal collagen.
• Fermented foods such as kimchi, tempeh and other foods rich in probiotics are good friends of the gut, the antioxidants are good for calming the skin and even skin tone.
• Foods contain proteins such as lean meat, beans, eggs, etc. are essential elements for maintaining a healthy body and prevent loss of body muscle, hair and collagen with age.
• Omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids help the body to absorb vital vitamins, while maintaining cardiovascular health and enhance skin smoothness, it can prevent the occurrence of acne and relieve redness of sensitive skin.
• Water is an indispensable element to maintain bright and beautiful skin, remember to drink 6-8 cups a day.

 

 

In addition, the top beauty secrets for thousands of years can be considered royal jelly!

Royal jelly is milky white slurry secreted from the nutrition gland of young worker bee, dedicated to feeding the queen bee and larvae. Royal jelly has the only natural, unsaturated fatty acid ---- 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA).

 

Royal jelly is the only food for the queen bee, and after the queen eats royal jelly, its body size is twice as large as that of a worker bee, and the life span is 20 times longer than that of a common worker bee. Moreover, its oviposition power is amazing, it can lay 1,500-2,000 eggs per day, the total weight of eggs is similar to their own body weight. The queen bee continues to lay eggs in its lifetime for 2-7 years, which is strong evidence to explain the superb health value of royal jelly.

 

 

Royal jelly is generally considered to have the following benefits:

• 1. Enhances energy level, endurance and physical strength
• 2. Relieves stress
• 3. Improves anti-oxidant capacity
• 4. Helps to maintain and enhance the quality of hair, nails and skin
• 5. Anti-aging, enhances physical fitness
• 6. Calms emotion and improves sleep quality

 

 

AUSupreme Royal Jelly has two different dosage options, with 1.1% / 2% 10-HDA respectively. They can be easily absorbed by the body, regular consumption can contribute to hair growth and skin beauty, and improve skin dryness and dullness. It promotes metabolism and maintains youthfulness. At the same time, it can also improve quality of sleep and relieve stress.

 

 

Functions

• Promotes skin beauty
• anti-aging
• Improves immunity
• enhances physical fitness
• Improves sleeping quality
• Relieves fatigue
• Enhances radiance
• Relieves stress
• Improve hair loss
• Enhances energy level
• Protects the kidneys
• Relieves menstrual and menopausal discomfort

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧Suitable for both women
‧People who have weak immunity
‧People who wish to stay young and energetic
‧People who have menstrual or menopausal discomfort

 

 

 

 

Blueberry - Are you addicted to smartphone?

With the continuous development of network technology, a group of individuals have been develop an addiction to their mobile devices. Starting from waking up, going to the toilet, dining, driving in the car, and even lying on the bed, almost all of them are staring at the screen or checking text messages. This kind of newly developed social model unconsciously becomes modern people's "addiction", and the situation is even more serious among young people.

 

 

The Hong Kong Occupational Optometrists Association has earlier conducted a survey on “the use of computers and electronic products in Hong Kong students” and successfully interviewed 829 parents of primary school students. According to the survey, the longest hour using computer among Hong Kong children is 21 hours. During vacation time, children usually spend 1.2 times longer than usual. Ophthalmologists point out that as school children lack the ability of self-control. If they use electronic products for a long period of time during the eye development stage, they are prone to myopia. A parent mentioned that her daughter, who is a Primary four student, had been using electronic products for a long period of time, she had myopia progression by 100 degrees within seven months. There were also a Primary six boy who had reached 800 degrees of myopia.

 

In addition, LED screens has become popular in recent years, the chromatograms of LED lamps are more concentrated on the blue light than general light bulbs. Some animal studies have found that certain blue light waves cause greater damage to retinal cells in the eye and may increase the risk of macular degeneration in the long run. Macula is the most important area of the retina. The macula provides us with the ability to read and see in great detail whereas the rest of the retina provides peripheral vision. Once a macular problem occurs, it will not only affect vision, but even the ability to distinguish colors.

 

 

How to reduce the damage of electronic products to the eyes?

1) Whether watching TV, computers or mobile phones, it is best to adjust the brightness of electronic devices to a comfortable level. At the same time, avoid using electronic products in a place where the light is dim or poorly lit. It is because when the contrast is too strong, it will cause greater damage to the eyes.

2) Generally speaking, when reading books or mobile phones, 33 to 40 centimeters is a suitable reading distance; when using a computer, the suitable distance to the screen should be 60 centimeters, and when watching TV, the best distance is 3 meters or more.

3) Reduce computer eyestrain with the "20-20-20 Rule for Eyes". Let your eyes rest for 20 seconds after every 20 minutes use of electronic devices, and look at objects that are 20 feet away to relax your eyes.

 

 

4) Nutrients for eyes:

• Our retina is rich in DHA unsaturated fatty acids. Increase our intake of natural antioxidant can prevent the retina from oxidative damage. Natural antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E, anthocyanins, etc., trace elements such as zinc, copper, selenium can also help reduce visual damage.
• Clinical trials have proven that lutein helps reduce the risk of macular degradation. It also improves vision, protects the retina, helps absorb blue light and ultraviolet rays that damage the eyes, avoids damage to the macula, and prevents myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, etc. Lutein is more effective to combine with other eye-protecting nutrients such as anthocyanins and zeaxanthin. The combination of various nutrients can strengthen eyes’ health and improve visual acuity.
• Regarding food sources, we are advised to eat a variety of fruit such as kiwi, grape, guava, orange, vegetables such as tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, etc. to obtain the required nutrition. If you encounter eye tiredness and sourness or have nearsightedness, and those who are frequent computer users can maintain vision health by using high dosage of lutein and bilberry.
• Blueberry was selected as the top ten health foods by Time Magazine. It contains anthocyanins, an extremely powerful antioxidant. Many people have heard that blueberries has the function of enhancing eyesight. Bilberry is an expensive premium originated in Northern Europe, where days are long and nights are short during summer time, the bilberries there are exposed to sufficient sunlight which make them contain more than 10 times anthocyanins than regular blueberries. Their health value are very high.

 

 

AUSupreme Super Eye Care (Extra Strength) is made from 10,000mg Australian bilberry (European Blueberry) per capsule, it contains 36% anthocyanosides with excellent antioxidant effect. The addition of eyebright (known as the “edible eye drops”) and marigold extract (containing 6 mg of lutein), has greatly enhanced its efficacy of eye protection.

 

 

Functions

• Improve red eyes
• Improve vision(Myopia / Hyperopia / Astigmatism / Presbyopia)
• Promote blood circulation in eyes
• Protect the retina
• Filter harmful light
• Balance tear fluid production
• Expand the scope of vision
• Sooth eye tiredness and dryness
• Improve dark circles
• Potent antioxidant
• Enhance night vision

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧Teachers
‧Elderly
‧Students
‧Drivers
‧Office workers
‧People concern about eye problems
‧Frequent computer and mobile phone users
‧People who wear contact lenses
‧People who had eye surgery

 

 

 

 

Propolis - Pioneer of Innate Immunity

Whenever the weather changes, we will easily encounter upper respiratory tract discomfort. Besides, humid weather contributes to the growth of dust mites and mold, so people with symptoms of allergic rhinitis will have hard time suffering from nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing constantly, especially in the morning and evening

 

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis is most commonly caused by allergy to house dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, mold spores and pollens. When a patient comes in contact with an allergen, the immune cells in the blood will produce too much special antibodies, ie "IgE" antibodies, which secrete "histamine" to stimulate the nerves, which then cause symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, allergy symptoms in the eyes and even "dark circles" appear under eyes due to the weakened capillaries in the skin around your eyes.

 

 

To avoid the influence of temperature difference, it is recommended that you wear extra clothes and scarf to keep warm in the morning or in the evening. When you need to travel between indoor and outdoor, you can stop for a while and help narrow the effect of temperature differences on nasal tract. Here are some more tips to help keep away from symptoms of rhinitis:

 

 

1. Appropriate exercise and sun exposure
2. Avoid using carpet
3. Clothes should be placed in wardrobes to prevent dust mites
4. Wear a mask when cleaning home

 

 

5. Keep your home dry and ventilated
6. Always open and clean the shower curtain
7. Use dust mite killer for cleaning
8. Use an air filter to remove mold spores
9. Use blinds instead of curtains and keep them clean
10. Avoid giving fluffy toys to children
11. Avoid staying in air-polluted environments, such as densely populated places
12. Wash quilts, bed sheets, and pillows every week with hot water

 

The quality of diet is closely related to our immunity. High-quality nutrition enables our body's immune system to maintain their combat effectiveness to defend our health. The best foods to boost immunity are all around you. The following simple diet strategies can increase your combat effectiveness:

 

 

1) Consume high-quality protein
2) Choose foods rich in vitamin B complex and unrefined grains
3) Eat five colors of fruits and vegetables every day to increase antioxidant capacity
4) Researches verified that polysaccharides in mushrooms can modulate and enhance immune function
5) Reduce sugar intake to avoid leukocyte activity being inhibited
6) Eat garlic, cheese, etc. to promote immunity

 

Apart from the above methods, a treasure from nature - propolis is also the savior of immunity.

• Propolis is a resinous mixture collected by bees from plant resins such as buds, young leaves, and bark of a tree, and mixed with bees' saliva, beeswax, and pollen. The bees apply it to the inner wall of the honeycomb and cracks. Propolis is antibacterial and antiseptic, it helps to block the invasion of toxins, which keeps the hive remains sterile.
• Propolis can strengthen cells and effectively improve physical fitness, so it is known as "natural antibiotics." Propolis can improve symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Many clinical studies have also proved that propolis has a soothing effect on throat discomfort, hoarseness etc. Regular consumption can maintain healthy respiratory tract.

 

 

AUSupreme Propolis is originated in Australia. Australia is a country rich in eucalyptus, which provides superior conditions for bees to collect high-quality propolis materials, therefore the effect is remarkable.

 

 

Functions

 

• Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis
• Soothes the symptoms of flu
• Helps digestion
• Keeps breathing smooth
• Liver detoxification
• Maintains healthy bile movement
• Improve gastrointestinal health
• Improve acne
• Enhance immunity
• Delay cell aging

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧People with low body resistance
‧People with acne-prone skin
‧People with sensitive skin
‧People with poor stomach digestion
‧People with symptoms of allergic rhinitis

 

 

Special attention: * This product is suitable for people concerned about blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, cholesterol.

*This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

 

Glucosamine - Natural Joint Lubricants

Have you had the experience of joint cracking and popping while walking, feeling pain when climbing up the stairs, or feeling weak after bending knees? Because of high mobility level and heavy loading, knee joint is one of the most vulnerable joints to degenerations. The cartilage on the articular facet starts to degrade with age because of cumulative use. The white surface has lost its luster and cracked gradually, its smooth surface turned fluffy. Finally, the cartilage disappears, exposing the yellowish bare bones underneath rubbing each other.

 

 

The reasons of joint degradation

• 1)Physically injured, such as joint sprain or knee injury
• 2)lack of exercise
• 3)overweight
• 4)joint defects, such as bow legs
• 5)body aging, also known as "wear"
• 6)genetic diseases, such as congenital weak cartilage, resulting in cartilage easily over-wear

 

Methods of joint degeneration

 

1)Moderate exercise

• Exercise is very important to improve joint degeneration, because exercise can increase the flow of synovial fluid, strengthen the muscles, tendons and other supporting structures and increase physical fitness. Exercise can also improve emotions and sleeping quality, soothe tension, strengthen bones, etc. People who suffer from joint degradation should formulate their exercise plan appropriately, they need to adjust exercise type and frequency according to their own fitness level and age. In general, sports activities like walking, swimming and cycling are relatively easy and achievable. In addition, one also need to properly control his/her weight, so as not to cause too much burden to the joints.

 

2)Healthy diet

• Healthy diet is also important for joint health. Avoid eating too many deep-fried, difficult to digest food; eat more fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

 

3)Take appropriate nutritional supplements

• Areas prone to joint degeneration including hip, knees, waist and distal interphalangeal joints (ie, the last joints of fingers), etc. Patients will feel painful whenever they move their joints. They depend on medicine to reduce the pain, but all analgesic drugs have a certain degree of side effects.
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  Glucosamine is a popular nutritional supplement in recent years, studies show that it has the function of relieving joint pain.
  Glucosamine can be synthesized by our bodies, it is broken down into amino acids inside our bodies and converted to galactose or chondroitin to provide necessary nutrients to the cartilage tissue. However, the synthesis rate of glucosamine cannot keep up with the rate of decomposition with age. When our bodies are lack of glucosamine, it will affect the metabolism of intra-articular cells, causing joint pain, degradation, etc.
  
  
  
  supplementation of glucosamine can promote the synthesis of proteoglycans and collagen in the body, providing the necessary nutrients for cartilage tissue and synovial fluid.
  • Another joint element, chondroitin, is also the main nutrient for the formation of chondrocytes.
    chondroitin has a high degree of hydrophilicity and viscosity, it attaches to the surface of tissues, it plays an important role in maintaining moisture of connective tissues and interstitial material exchange, so as to buffer vibration and improve lubrication.
    Chondroitin can also promote the secretion of joint fluid, such as synovial fluid, which helps cartilage to absorb nutrients, and enhances cartilage elasticity.

 

 

Ausupreme Super Joint combines two important elements that maintain the health of joints and cartilage - each tablet contains 1500 milligrams of glucosamine hydrochloride and 100 milligrams of chondroitin sulfate. It can enhance the health of the joints with a synergistic effect.

 

 

Functions

 

• Increases bone density
• Soothes joint discomfort
• Enhances joint lubrication
• Improves joint flexibility
• Repairs damaged cartilage
• Strengthens joint functions
• Delays joint degradation
• Keeps cartilage healthy

 

 

Suitable parties

 

· People who concern about joint health
· People who exercise frequently
· Overweight people
· People who cannot move joints smoothly
· People who suffer from long-term stress
· People who have joint discomfort
· Elderly

 

 

 

 

Super Natural Probiotics - Your Intestinal Guardian

Do you have the habit to look in the toilet before you flush? It is worth to take a little time to take a closer look because what your stool looks like is an important sign to reflect your colon health.

 

 

Sausage-like stool with smooth and soft texture is the ideal one, it normally has 20% water content, which makes it drops to the bottom of the toilet bowl. If the stools are separated into hard lumps, like nuts, or in sausage-shaped but lumpy, both of these shapes reflect insufficient consumption of fibre and water, and are symptoms of constipation.

 

According to the Bristol Stool Chart, stools are classified into 7 categories:

 

 

Urban people usually live with fast-paced rhythm, they are always stressful, and cannot eat and sleep in regular hour. Symptoms of constipation are very common, thanks to the below unhealthy habits:

 

1.Improper diet
Consuming fast food on a regular basis, addicted to fried and spicy food, too much high protein, heavily processed and refined foods, lacking of dietary fiber, coupled with drinking habit and insufficient water intake, these are all factors to promote defecation difficulties.

 

 

2.Bad bowel habits
Hong Kong people are busy day and night, having almost no time to go to the toilet, sometimes they may hold back the stool or unwilling to spend enough time in the toilet. Over time, fluid is drawn out of the colon and leaving the stool too hard to discharge out.

3.Unhealthy living habits
Urban people are generally sedentary and lack of exercise, which are likely to cause defecation difficulties.

4.Disease or medication
Illness or taking drugs are also major causes of defecation difficulties. For example, fever will increase the loss of water, which may cause difficulty in defecation; some drugs (such as cough medicine) contain ingredients that inhibit intestinal peristalsis.

 

What is Probiotics?
Probiotics are long-standing intestinal bacteria that are symbiotic with humans. These bacteria do not make people sick and can bring many benefits to humans, such as lactobacillus, bifidobacteria and a few strains of Streptococcus. Below are some of their important functions:

1.Promote the synthesis of Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin K and enzymes.
2.Balance intestinal flora, inhibits disease causing organisms.
3.Boosts immune system.
4.Lower the pH value inside intestine.
5.Compete with pathogenic microorganisms, avoiding them from attaching to the intestinal epithelial cells.
6. Maintain the intact immune regulation of the intestinal surface protective layer.
7. Support the role of immune cells in nutrition.
8. Activate immune cells.
9. Reduce the degree of allergic reactions.
10. Promote nutritional effects, providing short chain fatty acids.
11. To promote the digestion of lactose, improve lactose intolerance.
12. Improve the balance of intestinal bacteria after taking antibiotic.
13. Improve defecation difficulty.

 

 

Directions for use:

• probiotics can be used continuously to create a high quality intestinal environment, to adjust the immune system and improve allergic symptoms. As urban people has poor eating habits which easily attract harmful bacteria, taking probiotics continuously can help to maintain an optimal bowel environment.
• Probiotics mainly function in the intestine, they do not need to enter the blood circulation, nor go through liver and kidney metabolism. Overdosing on Probiotics will not affect the health of the body. For long-term use, probiotics will not only improve the symptoms of allergies, our intestine will become healthier too.

 

 

Organic Nature Super Natural Probiotics uses A+B formula. Each capsule contains 12.5 billion Lactobacillus acidophilus and 12.5 billion Bifidobacterium lactis, which can improve digestion and absorption, and promote intestinal health.

 

 

Functions

• Reduce the accumulation of toxins
• Clear impacted stool
• Improve skin quality
• Improve intestinal discomfort
• Flatten tummy
• Soothe sensitive skin
• Maintain intestinal health
• Detoxify your body

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

- People who want to improve digestive health
- People who concern about intestinal health
- People who have irregular bowel habit
- Picky eater
- People who want to detoxify their bodies

 

 

 

 

Emu Oil – Help relaxing your tendons and muscles

Deterioration of joints is a common health problem that not only resulting in pain, it can greatly affect our daily lives. Joint deterioration is no longer an elderly problem, the age of the patients are getting younger in recent years. The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body and is the most vulnerable area. Other areas that may be affected include hip joints, spine, ankles, thumb, or other finger joints. In addition to redness, swelling, heat, and pain, patients’ walking distance will also be limited, and it is very difficult for them to squat, walk stairs, drive, etc.

 

 

Many conditions in your life that you do not care about may be early signs of joint degeneration. The following five conditions deserve attention:

1. Waking up with stiff joints
After a good night’s sleep, you find that your body is unable to perform as usual and it takes half an hour or more to recover. Degenerative joints are usually stiff, and get more painful if you move more. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, relieves if you get more active.

 

2. Knee pain when walking up and down the stairs
Stinging knees happened when you walk up and down the stairs, it felt like being locked. If we are overweight, the condition will get worse. Overweight directly increases joint’s burden, and statistics show that about 60% of obese people have joint problems. Many people with joint problems lead a sedentary lifestyle due to joint pain and inconvenience. They stay at home to eat and drink, and continue to gain weight, which worsen their joint problems.

 

 

3. Always carry heavy objects
If we often have to use force to hold objects, we will easily accumulate joint problems in our hands.

 

4. Long-term use of computers
Due to frequent bending of the neck, injuries from the neck to the sternum, shoulders, and wrists easily occur. If you use a touch phone or tablet frequently, it can easily hurt your finger joints.

 

 

5. Wearing flip flops
Since most of the "flip-flops" are relatively flat and do not provide adequate support for the arches, they can easily stress the knees or other joints. Furthermore, wearing flip-flops requires the toes to be firmly grasped with many strengths, it will increase joint pressure and raise the chances of soles, heels, and knee strain.

 

 

With the advanced medical technology nowadays, joint replacement surgery is very popular, but it is a large operation and it is expensive. Therefore, prevention of joint degeneration is the top priority for everyone. Here are some details of daily life that can effectively protect the joints:

• Appropriate exercise can maintain joint elasticity and prevent cartilage degradation
• Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to obtain vitamins and minerals
• Take appropriate supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, etc.
• Maintain normal weight to reduce joint burden and abrasion
• Even if you have slight joint pain, it is recommended to immediately massage the affected area with emu oil

 

As early as thousands of years ago, Australian aborigines have found that emu oil has a significant effect in alleviating joint and muscle pain. Emu oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and other valuable active ingredients. In the past 200 years, emu oil has been widely used by Australians to moisturize skin, eliminate swelling, and relieve muscle and joint pain.

 

 

AUSupreme Emu Oil uses a unique compound formula by adding precious ingredients such as Australian tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, pepper extract and almond oil, which magnify the effect, thereby reducing various muscle and joint discomforts more quickly, effectively, and completely.

 

 

Functions

 

• Reduces muscle fatigue
• Soothes deep muscle discomfort
• Penetrates deep down to joints
• Relieves overworked muscle
• Relieves joint discomfort

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧All age group
‧Men, women and children
‧People who have shoulder, neck, heel, muscle or joint discomfort

 

 

 

 

Omega 3 – Does your heart hurt?

 

 

Blood flowing through our whole bodies mainly relies on the heart's pulsation. The heart can be regarded as the center of circulatory system. It is a hollow organ mainly composed of muscles. It is located slightly left side of our chest. It pumps the blood in an average of 60-70 times per minute, about 100,000 times a day, and nearly 2 billion times a lifetime without resting, so protecting heart health is an important task for everyone!

 

The 7 factors affecting heart health suggested by the American Heart Association include:

1. Blood pressure
2. Cholesterol
3. Diabetes
4. Body mass index
5. Smoking

 

 

6. Exercise: Effective aerobic exercise (Heart rate over 120, more than 30 minutes time) can promote heart health.

 

 

7. Diet structure: Avoid high-sodium, high-sugar, high-fat and processed foods. Consume at least 5 servings of low-sugar fruits and vegetables daily (a bowl of halfcooked vegetables and 2 fist-sized fruits). We also need to eat deep-sea fish, nuts, and vegetable oil to supplement essential fatty acids.

 

Apart from squeezing time to exercise, changing a bit of our eating habits can have a decisive effect on our heart health.

 

Hong Kong people's eating patterns

 

 

The diet of Hong Kong people tends to become Westernized, with more meat and less vegetables. However, saturated fats are often found in animal foods such as meat and milk. Red meat has higher saturated fat contents among all meat products, such as beef, mutton and pork. It is recommended to select more white meat and lean meat, and preferentially select poultry such as chicken, duck, and seafood, and remove skin, which can greatly reduce saturated fat intake.

 

The choice of cooking oil

 

For cooking oil, lard contains more saturated fat. Its saturated fat content is about 40 grams per 100 grams of lard, while vegetable oils such as soybean oil and olive oil contain only 16 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams. It is preferable to choose vegetable oils which are mostly unsaturated fatty acids.

 

 

Eliminate the intake of trans fat

 

The U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration has issued a ban that will progressively forbid the use of partially hydrogenated fats by food manufacturers in a year time. Trans fats will increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood, reduce good high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and cause blockage in blood vessels. It will then affect brain function and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

 

 

Eat more deep-sea fish

 

 

The Eskimos living in Greenland mainly eat fish, fur seal and other marine animals. They rarely consume fresh vegetables and fruits. According to medical theory, such eating habit can easily lead to cardiovascular problems. However, the fact is that the number of people suffering from cardiovascular diseases is lower than in many European countries. This peculiar phenomenon has also been observed among Japanese fishermen. It shows that eating fish has a unique protective effect on human heart health.

 

In addition to protecting cardiovascular health, fish oil has also been proven in many medical literature to help increase the activity of brain cells, enhance memory, enhance immunity, and improve vision and joint problems*, especially those fishes with high fat content such as salmon, sardines, scomberomorus, etc., have the most obvious effect.
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*Fish Oil and Heart Health. de Leiris, Joël DSc; de Lorgeril, Michel MD, PhD; Boucher, François PhD. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology: November 2009 - Volume 54 - Issue 5 - pp 378-384

 

 

AUSupreme Omega 3 1000 is made from deep-sea fish captured in the clean waters of Australia and New Zealand. Each Omega 3 capsule contains 1000mg of highquality fish oil containing 180mg of EPA and 120mg of DHA. In addition, the AUSupreme Fish Oil has passed the major heavy metal tests, which meets international standards, therefore its quality is assured.

 

 

Functions

 

• Strengthens heart
• Protects blood vessels
• Nourishes the brain
• Improves eyesight
• Boosts blood vessel elasticity
• Enhances memory
• Enhances immunity
• Lubricates joints
• Promotes heart health

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧Adults
‧Elderly
‧Pregnant women
‧Lactating women
‧Children
‧Infants 6 months or above
‧People concerned about cardiovascular problems

 

 

 

 

Evening Primrose Oil – The key to good mood for ladies

 

Most women will have few days a month feeling irritated and uncomfortable. They are particularly vulnerable to fatigue and even have to take leave from work. According to a survey conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, about 90% of women in Hong Kong are affected by Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual syndrome is a set of specific physical and psychological features occur in the last half of a woman's menstrual cycle. The "premenstrual syndrome" experienced by each woman may be different. To summarize, the following 12 symptoms are commonly occur:

 

 

1. Mood swing
2. Weight gain
3. Abdominal bloating
4. Swollen hands, feet and eyes
5. Breast pain
6. Nausea
7. Hot flash, sweating
8. Dizziness
9. Waist discomfort
10. Pelvis bulge
11. Acne problem
12. Irregular bowel movements

 

There are many ways to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Everyone can make individualized approach in response to individual PMS problems. In addition to maintaining exercise habits and healthy lifestyles, some simple diet can also help you to relieve discomfort.

 

Premenstrual syndrome diet regulation
A balanced diet can relieve the symptoms of PMS. We are advised to eat a variety of food every day including: dairy products, grains, fruits, vegetables and proteins. Besides, we need to ensure that the following nutrients are adequately absorbed:

 

1) Calcium - can relieve emotional swing, head discomfort, bloating, and irritability. It is found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, juices with added calcium (fortified), bread, cereals and soy products.

 

 

2) Magnesium - It can relieve bloating and breast tenderness. Magnesium-rich foods include fresh fruits and vegetables.

3) Vitamin B6 - Assists the body to use serotonin, which helps relieve depression. Foods rich in B6 include chicken, fish, potatoes, eggs and carrots.

4) Vitamin E - Reduces head discomfort and breast tenderness. Nuts such as almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts are rich in vitamin E.

5) High carbohydrates and fiber contents - Carbohydrates increase brain serotonin levels while stabilizing energy and serotonin levels, while high fiber carbohydrates have low glycemic index which take longer digestion time and can maintain the feeling of fullness longer. High-fiber carbohydrates foods include: whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat noodles, fresh fruits and vegetables, and beans such as peas and lentils.

 

 

6) Foods rich in tryptophan - Low serotonin levels can make people want to eat junk food. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps us to relax. Tryptophan in food can be converted to serotonin. Eat tryptophan-rich foods such as bananas, mushrooms and soy products can increase serotonin levels.

7) Gamma-Linolenic Acid - A polyunsaturated fatty acid belongs to the special Omega-6 series of essential fatty acids. GLA cannot produce by human body and must be taken from food. Except for breast milk, GLA only exists in a few plants such as evening primrose, black currant and borage grass. Linoleic acid is particularly suitable for soothing the common symptoms of women, such as PMS discomfort, breast discomfort, menopausal symptoms and emotional stress, effectively promoting women's physical health.

 

 

AUSupreme Evening Primrose Oil uses cold pressed extraction method to extract high-quality 10% GLA, which preserves the active ingredients of evening primrose oil more than ordinary solvent extraction methods.

 

 

Functions

• Relieve women's PMS / menopausal discomfort
• Balance facial oil secretion
• Improve skin dryness or roughness
• Improve sensitive skin and facial acne
• Moisturizing oil control
• Promoting women’ s physical health
• Moisturize the skin
• Restore cell vitality
• Relieve emotional stress
• Maintain cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧Suitable for both women and men
‧People with rough or dry skin
‧People who are easily get irritable
‧People who have PMS / menopausal discomfort

 

 

 

 

Liver Tonic - Detoxification & Anti-oxidation Expert

Liver is well-known to be multi-functional and diligent. However, it is easily being overlooked and is called the "silent organ." We will suddenly realize until it develops problems. The liver has as many as 500 functions, including storing of the vitamins, minerals and sugars that the body needs, controlling the production of secretions and cholesterol, and producing thousands of enzymes that control body functions. Secondly, it also secretes bile and stores the bile in the gallbladder. The liver can metabolize proteins, fats, carbohydrates, handle heme in the blood, and use iron in the heme. In conclusion, the liver is an organ with the most biochemical work in human body.

 

 

According to statistics, each person consumes an average of about six kilograms of food additives each year, such as preservatives, paraffin, pigments, flavoring agents, anti-microbial agents, residual pesticides, etc., and the liver must filter all of these chemicals. In addition, the liver must also filter all kinds of drugs (including frequently used antibiotics and acetaminophen), and sometimes it will be damaged when filtering drugs. In a modern life filled with various chemicals everywhere, it is important to maintain a healthy liver function.

 

 

Compared with major cities in the world, Hong Kong office workers has the longest working hour. Under the prevailing culture of overtime work, Hong Kong people usually cannot keep regular hours, eating out, staying up late, lack of exercise, and suffering from long-term stress. So how to maintain our liver health in such a busy lifestyle?

 

Cultivate healthy habits
In fact, as long as we change some small habits in life, we can protect our liver and keep our body healthy.

 

Adequate sleep: Adequate and good-quality sleep can assist liver repair, if you want to protect your liver, you need to sleep at least 6 to 7 hours a day. Sleeping adequately not only protects the liver, but also prevents the body from becoming hungry and inadvertently eating extra calories, causing weight gain.

 

 

Take deep breaths outdoors: Experts recommend that you should go outdoors as much as possible. Fresh air is full of negative ions, which can provide enough oxygen for your brain. If you can add appropriate aerobic exercise such as brisk walk, you can be healthier easily.

 

Take deep breaths often: Swimming world champion Rebecca Soni once said, “When my mind starts to think of the challenges of the next day, I will take deep breaths. After long-term breathing exercises, you will know how to relax and stay healthy.”

 

Put an end to alcohol and tobacco: If you can't stop drinking completely, remember the “do not overdo” principle: Men do not consume more than 2 servings of alcohol per day and for women not more than 1 serving per day. 1 serving of alcohol is 15 grams of alcohol, equivalent to 375 milliliters of beer (4% alcohol concentration), 150 milliliters of fruit wine (alcohol concentration 10%), 40 milliliters whiskey (40% alcohol concentration) or 30 milliliters of sorghum liquor (alcohol concentration 58%). Even if the consumption is appropriate, it will increase the burden to the liver every day. It is recommended that alcohol be banned for at least 2 days a week for a rest.

 

Nourished food for liver
You may wish to consume more of the following types of food:

 

1. High-quality protein: Foods such as tofu, eggs, milk, fish, sesame, etc., are all high-quality protein foods that have liver repair functions. However, it is important to avoid deep-fried or salted cooking methods. In addition, try to avoid high-calorie meat products.

 

 

2. Cruciferous vegetables: including broccoli, cauliflower, kale, all contain sulforaphane, which induces detoxifying enzymes in the liver and increases the amount of glucosinolates in the human body to produce digestive enzymes.

 

3. Green Tea: Green tea is rich in catechins. Many studies have confirmed that this plant antioxidant can reduce liver fat accumulation and promote liver function. In addition, green tea can also prevent toxic substances from harming the liver, making it difficult for toxic substances to accumulate and cause damage.

 

4. Turmeric: Turmeric helps the body to digest fat, stimulate the production of bile, and help the liver to detoxify.

 

 

5. Lemon: Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which has antioxidant effect, it reduces the destruction of free radicals, alleviates the chronic inflammation of the organ, it also can effectively promote the synthesis of protein and help repair liver tissues.

 

6. Garlic: Contains high amounts of allicin and selenium to help the liver detoxify.

 

7. Milk thistle: The main active ingredients of milk thistle is silymarin, which has the functions of strengthening the liver, decomposing fat, and repairing liver tissue. In addition, it also promotes protein synthesis, thereby accelerating the regeneration of hepatocytes. Silymarin can increase liver defense materials such as glutathione and peroxide dismutase and help the liver neutralizes and decomposes toxins, like an herbal liver purifier, which effectively removes harmful substances and reduces liver damage such as nicotine, alcohol, and lack of sleep.

 

 

The AUSupreme Liver Tonic is formulated with herbs, each of which is made of 6000mg milk thistle fruit.With 68.57mg silybin, it strengthens the liver and the effect is significant.

 

 

Functions

 

• Improve sleeping
• Lighten spots
• Enhance the functions of liver and gallbladder
• Potent antioxidant
• Repair liver cells
• Protection of liver health
• Suspend hangover and headache after drinking
• Liver detoxification (alcohol, nicotine, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.)

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧People who are easily feeling fatigued
‧People who have busy lifestyle
‧People who stay up late at night
‧People who have insufficient sleep

 

 

 

 

Super Algae DHA – Helping mothers to grow smart babies

Omega-3 fatty acids are "good fats" and are one of the most important nutrients missing in today’s urban diet. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) commonly known as the essential brain food , is the most important and abundant omega-3 fatty acid in our brain. DHA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is very important to the human body and is a major element in the growth and maintenance of cells in the nervous system. Since our body cannot effectively produce DHA, we need to absorb this important nutrient from our diet in order to maintain the optimal function of our brain. According to scientific research, the brain accumulates DHA at the fastest rate 3 months before birth and 3 months after birth. Therefore, if the expectant mother can consume enough DHA, it is very important for the composition and development of the fetal brain cell network. In addition, DHA is also the key to early baby nutrition.

 

Immune System: The First Pass of Infant and Child Health
Research shows that pregnant women who consume enough DHA during pregnancy can help improve the immune function of babies. After weaning your baby from breast milk, he or she completely depends on his / her own physical ability to resist the invasion of various harmful bacteria in nature. If DHA is insufficient, it will lead to immune dysfunction and easily be invaded by harmful bacteria. Supplementing DHA can enhance immunity and reduce the chance of illness to a large extent.

 

 

Brain development
The human brain has about 100 billion neurons, which is the basis for the brain's complex functions and wisdom. Brain development requires a series of complex processes such as the formation and modification of cells. Nutrients and energy are the material basis for brain development. 0 to 6 years of age is a critical period of brain development, so DHA is an essential nutrient for fetal and childhood brain development. DHA can promote the formation of neural networks, accelerate the release of neurotransmitters and the speed of information transmit, and repair damaged brain cells. In the last trimester of pregnancy, the DHA contents of fetus' brain will increase 3 to 5 times, so expectant mothers should ensure sufficient DHA intake at this time.

 

 

Promote retinal cell maturation
About 60% of the information obtained by the human brain comes from vision. Therefore, the visual function directly affects children's response ability, spatial perception, and the speed of perception. DHA is an important component of the retina, lack of DHA will impair visual function, resulting in slow development of visual acuity and prolonged fixation of the optical signal stimulus, thus affecting the infant's ability to respond and observe.

 

Improve IQ development in infants and young children
0 to 6 years old is a critical period for the development of children's IQ. Studies have shown that children supplemented with DHA during this period have significantly improved their cognitive, language, and motor skills compared to other children. In the absence of DHA, the division and proliferation of fetal brain cells will be impaired. In severe cases, brain cell development will be delayed and the intelligence level will be low. Insufficient intake of DHA in pregnant women can lead to very light weight of the baby at birth, delayed development of the nervous system, mental flexibility, language expression ability, comprehension and fine motor activity are lower than normal children.

 

 

With anti-allergic, enhance immune function
The prevalence of allergic symptoms in children and adolescents have been increasing year by year. Severe situations can affect the physical and mental health and academic performance of children and adolescents. Clinical studies have found that arachidonic acid (ARA) can synthesize substances that cause allergies in vivo. If the intake of DHA is appropriate, excessive ARA formation can be avoided, allergic reactions and opportunities can be reduced, and immunity can be enhanced.

 

As we have known that DHA is so important to pregnant women, babies, and children, which foods are rich in DHA?

 

1, breast milk
The DHA contents in colostrum is particularly rich. However, the amount of DHA in breast milk depends on the food choices of the mother's meals. Japanese mothers eat fish more often, the DHA contents of their breast milk is up to 22%, which is ranking first in the world; followed by Australia, about 10%; and the United States lowest, only 7%.

 

 

2, Algae
In addition to the rich contents of DHA, seaweed also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, and has good health benefits.

 

3, deep-sea fish
Fish with high DHA content include tuna fish, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, yellow croaker, Pacific saury, etc. However, due to the high content of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in fish oil, the proportion of DHA is too low, which is quite different from breast milk and does not meet the physiological needs of infants.

 

 

4, Dried fruit
Such as walnuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame and so on. The alpha-linolenic acid contained therein can be converted into DHA in human body.

 

5, formula milk powder
DHA-fortified formula milk powder.

 

6, DHA supplements
There are two options available in the market: one is from deep-sea fish oil and the other is from algae. In contrast, the advantages of algae are outstanding. Algae oil is a pure plant-based DHA raw material. It is extracted from artificially cultivated marine microalgae without passing through the food chain and is currently the purest and safest source of DHA in the world.

 

 

Each capsule of AUSupreme Super Algae DHA is extracted from 286mg algae plant to 100mg of plant DHA, which belongs to Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. It is a necessary nutrient for pregnant women, mothers, babies and people of all ages for strong cognitive and eye functions.

 

 

Functions

 

• Activates brain cells
• Enhances memory and eyesight
• Enhances the efficency of neural transmission
• Promotes brain and vision development in young children
• Delays memory and vision loss in the elderly
• Enhances observation ability and visual acuity
• Relieves nervousness in pregnant women
• Reduces risk of preterm birth

 

 

Suitable parites

 

‧Students
‧Elderly
‧Adults
‧Picky eaters
‧Infants 6 months or above
‧Children and adolescents
‧People who want to enhance their memory
‧Pregnant, lactating and postpartum women

 

 

 

 

Acid Cleanser (Celery Seeds 10000) - Promotes drainage of uric acid and excess water, relieves joint pain

 

 

Have you ever awaken from your dreams by severe joint pain in the middle of the night? Or your finger and toe joints become red and swollen all in a sudden? If your answer is yes, your body may already have uric acid problems. Uric acid problems are common among middle-aged men, but patients are getting younger in recent years. There was a teenage being diagnosed with this disease because of increased food intake that causes excessive urate for the kidneys to filter out and cause accumulation in joints and surrounding tissues. Urate accumulation will cause swelling, redness and pain. If the condition is serious, it will affect the health of the kidneys. Therefore this problem cannot be ignored.

 

Uric acid is a purine metabolite. There are two ways in the human body to produce purines. About 70% to 80% of them are produced by nucleic acid catabolism in the body. The remaining 20% to 30% come from the food we consumed. When the body breaks down purines found in all foods, the chemical byproduct uric acid will produced.

 

Since ancient times, high uric acid levels has been considered as a "Disease of kings" because all of these symptoms have been attributed to nobles and rich people. Today's patients are mostly caused by unrestrained diet, preference for meat, seafood, alcohol, etc., as well as people who have sedentary lifestyle and drinking not enough fluid. In addition, Hong Kong people love hotpot food, hot pot restaurants covered all part of the city. However, people with uric acid problems should pay attention to the hot pot soup because ingredients mostly contain high purine, eating too much easily intensifies joint problems. In 2005, Dr. Hyon Choi of the Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School published an article. He pointed out that only meat, seafood, and alcohol will increase the uric acid level in the blood, vegetables contain purine that were supposed to be eaten less in the past, such as: Beans, mushrooms, seaweed, asparagus, and spinach have all been rehabilitated.^#

 

 

Although we can't change the uric acid problems caused by genetic, age, and gender factors, we can often get good improvements by changing some dietary habits:
1) Drink more water - no less than 2 liters a day
2) Low-fat diet - Avoid high-fat and fried foods
3) Eat more fruits and vegetables – 2 servings of fruits + 3 servings of vegetables per day
4) Regular time and quantity, maintain normal weight - Avoid overeating

 

 

 

In addition to paying attention to the daily diet, you may consider taking herbal health supplements such as celery seed extracts to relieve uric acid problems. Celery is divided between Water Dropworts and Apium Graveolens. The celery seed is taken from the flower center of Apium Graveolens. It is tiny and ovoid shape, light brown to dark brown colour, with a distinct aroma. The University of Maryland Medical Center stated that celery seed has been used to sooth various symptoms for thousands of years, mainly for joint pain, cold symptoms, edema, and digestive problems. Traditional Indian herbal treatments also used celery seeds to improve spleen and liver problems.

 

A study by the National Food and Nutrition Research Center of Egypt showed that several functional foods can significantly reduce the level of uric acid in plasma and urine. Among them, the petroleum ether extract contained in celery seed has the most significant effect. Laboratory analysis showed that celery seeds and leaves contain the highest levels of oleic and linoleic acids, while linolenic acid is also found only in celery seeds and leaves, they are good anti-oxidant and can relieve anti-inflammatory symptoms. It is also suitable for people concern about blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar*.

 

AUSupreme Acid Cleanser (Celery Seed 10000) is extracted from 10,000mg fresh Australian celery seed per capsule, it promotes the body to eliminate uric acid, maintain joint health, and effectively relieve joint discomfort.

 

# Hyon K. Choi, M.D., Dr.P.H., Karen Atkinson, M.D., M.P.H., Elizabeth W. Karlson, M.D., Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., and Gary Curhan, M.D., Sc.D. Purine-Rich Foods, Dairy and Protein Intake, and the Risk of Gout in Men. N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1093-1103. March 11, 2004.

# Hyon K. Choi, M.D., Dr.P.H., Karen Atkinson, M.D., M.P.H., Elizabeth W. Karlson, M.D., Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., and Gary Curhan, M.D., Sc.D. Purine-Rich Foods, Dairy and Protein Intake, and the Risk of Gout in Men. N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1093-1103. March 11, 2004.*This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

Functions:

 

• Reduces uric acid accumulation
• Promotes uric acid excretion
• Regulates normal purine metabolism
• Soothes joint pain and swelling
• Improves joint flexibility
• May assist in stabilizing blood pressure and blood sugar*
• Balances uric acid levels in body

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

‧ People who has joint swelling and pain
‧ People concerned about uric acid problems
‧ People concerned about blood pressure and blood sugar*
‧ People who are lack of exercise
‧ Obese people
‧ People who like to eat red meat, organ meat, soy products, seafood, alcoholic drinks and other high-purine foods

 

*This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

 

Kids Probiotic Gummy - Improves intestinal health and assists absorption

I often heard of friends who are first-time parents sharing with worry concerning their babys’ bowel movements: "How often should a baby poop? Is there any intestinal problem with my baby?"

 

 

The frequency of bowel movements in normal children can be twice a day to once in two days; only one stool in three days or more, or stool becomes too dry and hard, or if there is no intention to discharge stool, these can be called difficulty in defecation.

 

The causes of difficulty in defecation are mostly due to the following bad habits and factors:
‧ Insufficient dietary fibre intake - prefer refined foods and consume too little fibre
‧ Insufficient water intake - make the stool too dry
‧ Defecation reflex passivation - Defecation reflex consciousness is deliberately suppressed due to busyness, inconvenience or other reasons. Over time, defecation reflex is also passivated
‧ Excessive emotional stress and anxiety

 

 

These factors slow down intestinal peristalsis, and the water is absorbed too much in the intestinal tract, resulting in dry and hard stools. Reduced number of bowel movements also leads to difficulty in discharge and even the anus will be hurt by friction. When these happen to infants and young children, defecation becomes a tough time for them. Anal fissure can be painful, causing infant to have fear towards defecation, causing a vicious circle. Over time, it can cause problems such as bloating, loss of appetite and restlessness. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to the baby's defecation problem and actively seek solutions

 

 

Because the gastrointestinal nerve regulation of baby is still growing, the gastrointestinal function is not well developed. If laxative drug is given to them, it will be easy to cause gastrointestinal dysfunction. Taking probiotics can be regarded as a safe and effective solution. Probiotics are medically recognized and have the effect of inhibiting bad bacteria in the intestine and enhance human health. They are commonly referred to as "good bacteria." These good bacteria that are harmless to the human body multiply in the intestines, which will reduce the living space of bad bacteria, reduce the toxic substances produced by bad bacteria, and improve the health of the intestines.

 

Helps adjust immune function
Probiotics can reduce the number of harmful bacteria, decrease the chance of intestinal damage and infection, and prevent macromolecules in food from entering the bloodstream, thereby reducing immune response and effectively improving skin and nasal sensitivity.

 

Assist in the digestion of lactose
Lactose intolerance patients will have symptoms such as flatulence and diarrhea after drinking milk, one of the functions of probiotics is to break down lactose into small molecules and digest the hard-to-digest substances. Cheese, which is regarded as a beneficial high-calcium food, is made by adding lactic acid bacteria (a probiotic) to milk and fermented. It is easier to digest than milk, so most patients with lactose intolerance can adapt eating cheese.

 

However, it is not easy to enter the human body through ingestion and reach specific location to pose effect to human body. Probiotics are easily damaged by environmental influences, so the most important criteria of choosing probiotics is that they must pass the test of stomach acid. Ausupreme Kids Probiotic Gummy contains Bacillus coagulans with high stability and spore-forming properties. The spores are resistant to high temperature and acidic environment, i.e. resistant to stomach acid and bile salts, and directly enter the intestines. In addition, Bacillus coagulans secrete amylase and protease during multiplication, which help the body to digest and absorb nutrients.

 

 

Two gummies of Ausupreme Kids Probiotic Gummy contain 2 billion active probiotics, which can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, improve the intestinal micro-ecological environment, promote intestinal peristalsis, enhance intestinal resistance, and improve intestinal health. The gummies are made in cute bear shape, with natural pineapple and raisin flavour, which are loved by children and help to protect their intestines.

 

 

Function:

 

• Enhances immunity
• Reduces toxin accumulation
• Soothes children’s bowel problems
• Maintains intestinal flora balance
• Soothes itchy and sensitive skin
• Improves intestinal digestion and absorption

 

 

Suitable for people:

 

‧Picky-eaters
‧Children with irregular bowel movements
‧Children 2 years of age or older
‧People concern about intestinal health
‧Children who want to improve immunity
‧Children with poor digestion and absorption

 

 

 

 

Chia Seeds - Magical Seeds

 

"Chia Seeds", the first thing you think of is - the seeds of kiwifruit?

 

Chia is the edible seed of Salvia Hispanica L., flowering plant in the mint family, originating in southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is reported that after releasing in the United States, it has been immediately on the Hollywood star's purchase list, and formed a new fashion to eat seeds. Afterwards, more Chia Seed recipes released such as Chia Seed salad dressing, Chia Seed beverages and Chia Seed bread.

 

 

Chia seed is named "Dietary dream food". In North America, Chia Seeds are recommended by many athletes and doctors. If you have eaten Chia Seed, you will know that it swells in water, and produces a gel film gradually. But do you know that Chia Seeds are natural and good source of plant fatty acids and dietary fiber?

 

 

· Rich in dietary fiber
Urbanites often eat out and cannot reach the recommended standard of 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables per day. Adults should consume 25 grams of dietary fiber per day. One tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5.5 grams of dietary fiber, which is equivalent to the amount of fiber in a bowl of broccoli and meet 22% of the fiber requirement per day, thus helping to promote intestinal peristalsis.

 

· Plant Omega-3-6-9 fatty acids
- Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an Omega-3 series of polyunsaturated fatty acids that cannot be naturally synthesized in the human body. It must be taken from food, and is mostly found in foods such as perilla, white sesame, and flaxseed. Once absorbed by the body, ALA is metabolized to EPA and DHA, so the intake of ALA also provides the functions of EPA and DHA.

- Linoleic acid (LA) is an Omega-6 series of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Like ALA, it is classified as an essential fatty acid that must be taken from food. LA can be converted into linoleic acid (GLA) by enzymes in the body, which helps to improve skin quality and promote physical health.

- Oleic acid (OA) is a monounsaturated fatty acid of the Omega-9 series. Unlike the above two fatty acids, it can be synthesized by our bodies or from food. It is found in vegetable oils such as olive oil and rapeseed oil. It helps to maintain cardiovascular health and regulate gastric acid secretion.

Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 must be taken from food, and plant sources are relatively safer than animals, chia seed is one of the plant sources rich in these two fatty acid. For those who do not like to eat fish or are vegetarians, it is advisable to add chia seeds in the daily diet to help maintain blood vessel elasticity, promote blood circulation, strengthen and protect cardiovascular health.

 

· The proportion of fatty acids in a balanced diet
Omega-6 is found in deep-fried foods, pastries, and red meat. Excessive intake can easily lead to aging, suppression of immunity, and cardiovascular problems. But like Omega-3, Omega-6 is also an essential nutrient for the body, and the key to ingestion is the "proportion" of Omega-3 and Omega-6! The ideal ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 ranges from 1:1 to 1:4, but the Western diet of more meaty and less vegetables can easily make the ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in the body 1:20. The ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 in the chia seeds is about 3:1. Eating chia seeds helps to properly balance the proportion of fatty acids in the diet.

 

 

Chia Seed FAQ

Q: What is the difference between black chia seeds and white chia seeds?
Answer: The flowers of Salvia Hispanica have purple or white colour, the seeds produced by the purple flowers are black or brown, and the seeds produced by the white flowers are white, yellow or gray. Some merchants often sell chia seeds in black or white for marketing strategies. Wayne Coates, a professor of the University of Arizona in the United States, pointed out in his book Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood that there are no significant differences in nutrient contents between different colors of chia seeds, but it is more likely to be related to different land and soil.

 

 

Q: Can chia seeds be brewed with hot water?
A: It is recommended to brew in cold or warm water to better preserve its nutrients. When using hot water, unsaturated fatty acids (such as Omega-3) are easily destroyed, but nutrients such as dietary fiber are not affected.

 

Q: How to choose high quality chia seed oil?
A: The manufacturing process of high-quality chia seed oil is using high pressure to extract the oil in the seeds at low temperature, without any chemical substances involved, so as to avoid the destruction to fatty acids by high temperature. The quality of chia seed used for oil extraction should also pay special attention to. Only pure chia seeds can be used to extract excellent chia seed oil, and the way to judge whether the source of chia seeds is pure and safe can be obtained through the availability of international food safety certification to ensure the quality and safety of chia seed sources.

 

Nutritional characteristics of High-Fibre Whole Chia Seed and Chia Seed Oil

High-Fibre Whole Chia Seed	Chia Seed Oil
Each serving (15g) contains: - α-linolenic acid ALA (Omega-3) 2.6g - Linoleic acid LA (Omega-6) 0.9g - Dietary fiber 5.5g	Each serving (829mg/grain) contains: - α-linolenic acid ALA (Omega-3) 280.50mg - Linoleic acid LA (Omega-6) 92.96mg - Oleic acid OA (Omega-9) 35.90mg

 

 

usupreme High-Fibre Whole Chia Seed is 100% native to Australia's tropical farmland. Each serving contains 5.5g of dietary fiber (22% of recommended daily intake), 2.6g of Omega-3 fatty acids, 3g of high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals. It effectively fights free radical damage, maintains heart and bone health, promotes intestinal peristalsis and helps manage weight. It is convenient to eat which makes it an ideal health food for busy urban people.

 

 

Functions:

 

• Protects the heart
• Strengthens bones
• Promotes intestinal peristalsis
• Strong antioxidant
• Helps reduce food intake
• Helps maintain ideal body shape

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

‧ People who are concerned about cardiovascular health
‧ People with poor bowel movements
‧ People who are concerned about skeletal health
‧ People who want to control weight
‧ Vegetarians
‧ People who often eat out

 

 

Each capsule of the AUSupreme Chia Seed Oil contains 280.7 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, 93.4 mg of Omega-6 fatty acids and 36mg of Omega-9 fatty acids. It is "cold-pressed" and without chemical refining. It helps to maintain cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, strengthen joint, bone and heart health, improve blood circulation, delay aging, and promote skin whitening.

 

 

Functions:

 

• Softens blood vessels
• Lubricates the joints
• Strong antioxidant
• Promotes brain health
• Improves blood circulation
• Improves skeletal health
• Promotes heart health
• Improves skin quality

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

‧ People who are concerned about blood pressure and blood lipids
‧ People who exercise frequently
‧ People who have sensitive skin
‧ People who are concerned about cardiovascular health
‧ People who are concerned about skeletal health
‧ People who want to improve joint health
‧ People who consume meat and processed foods regularly

 

*This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

 

Cranberries – good friend of women's sensitive part

 

Since childhood, we have realized the importance of personal hygiene. We know that bathing is the primary daily health care. Women who concerned about their outlook will spend a lot of time on facial cleansing and skin care, and often neglect the care of sensitive parts. As a result, symptoms such as itchiness, abdominal pain, and discomfort when passing water appeared. Although symptoms slightly improved after taking medicine, they usually reoccur after a while and affect the quality of life seriously.

 

 

Although people of different ages will have a chance to deal with this "difficult" friend, most of them are women (about 1:10 for males and females), and nearly 20% of women have suffered from discomfort of sensitive parts at least once in their lives. The reason mainly due to women's innate physiological structure, coupled with the tight jeans that modern women pursue, and the preference to wear lace design underwear, which cover the sensitive and fragile "private place" tightly all the time, altogether make harmful bacteria particularly easy to invade it.

 

 

You may want to ask: “I have done my best to look after my sensitive parts, why does this “old friend” still visit me every few months?” Then, please take a look at whether you have inadvertently making the following three major mistakes!

 

 

Myth 1: Sanitary pads are frequently used
Sanitary pads generally contain more chemical fiber components and less cotton. Women's delicate skin is prone to irritation with long-term exposure to chemical fiber. Even if they claimed to be breathable and have good absorption, it is impossible to achieve true ventilation effect. Especially in hot weather, it is easier to breed harmful bacteria in an airtight environment, causing itching and discomfort in the lower abdomen.

 

 

Myth 2: Cleaning must use lactic acid solution
Under normal circumstances, there are normal strains of Lactobacillus in the private part of healthy women, accounting for about 90%. They maintain the pH value of this sensitive parts in a weak acidic environment like guards resisting the invasion of harmful bacteria. If you wash it with various cleaning solutions every day, you may kill even the beneficial bacteria that maintain the normal acidic environment, which will destroy your defense mechanism. Therefore, it is recommended to use it once a week or when the body's immunity is low during menstruation.

 

Myth 3: My private zone has nothing to do with others
Unhygienic sex life is one of the causes of repeated discomfort in sensitive parts. Both partners need to pay attention to hygiene before and after sex to prevent cross-infection.

 

The health of sensitive parts depends to a large extent on our behaviors and habits. Do you notice the details of these private parts on a daily basis?

 

1. Drink at least 2000 cc of water a day to increase urination.
2. Do not hold urine, go to the toilet when needed.
3. After urination and defecation, it should be wiped backward to avoid the spread of bacteria and maintain the hygiene of the genitals.
4. Take a shower instead of using a bath tub.
5. Drink plenty of water before and after sexual activity, especially afterwards. It is best to have a sufficient amount of drainage.
6. Avoid wearing tight clothing or trousers to create sultry heat and increasing the breed of harmful bacteria. It is recommended to choose cotton underwear, which is more ventilated and breathable than nylon underwear.
7. During infection, drugs should be taken according to doctor's instructions. Do not stop the drugs by yourself in order not to cause repeated infection.

 

Cranberry – The Ruby of North America
In the 1720s, when the first group of Europeans came to the United States, Native American Indians introduced them to a very unique red berry. Because its flowers are like the crane head swaying in the wind, these immigrants called it "crane berry", then referred to as "cranberry".

 

 

Cranberries are rich in nutrients, and the most fascinating thing is their extremely high levels of antioxidants, especially for type A proanthocyanidins (PACs) that are used as health care for sensitive parts.

 

Acidify the environment of sensitive parts
For women, the body's pH value is a measure of health. When the acidic environment of sensitive parts is destroyed, many gynecological problems will occur. Cranberries have the effect of acidifying the environment of sensitive parts, which makes the environment unfavorable for harmful bacteria to grow.

 

Unique anti-adhesion ability
Type A proanthocyanidins (PACs) reduce the adhesion of microbial fimbriae, making them less likely to adhere to the cell walls of sensitive parts and excreted with water. At the same time, it can also weaken the harmful bacteria to adhere to the teeth and gums, which protects the teeth from harmful bacteria, and thus prevent tooth decay.

 

Antibacterial guard for men and women
Many men over the age of 50 suffer from lower abdominal pain and problem with urination. Studies have shown that cranberries can also strengthen the health of sensitive parts of men, improve the health of prostate, and relieve urination problems.

 

 

AUSupreme Cranberry 30,000 is specially designed to strengthen the natural defenses of sensitive parts. Each capsule is made of 30,000 mg of cranberries and contains 47.4 mg of type A proanthocyanidins (PACs), which is one of the highest in the market. It helps to prevent the adhesion of harmful microorganisms, let them discharge naturally, thus reducing the chance of the growth of harmful substances in sensitive parts, and relieve discomfort of urination. In addition, it helps to maintain the health of the teeth, gums and lower abdomen. Cranberries are naturally rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which have powerful antioxidant effects and help to inhibit the damage of free radicals to body cells.

 

 

Functions:

 

• Soothes the discomfort of sensitive parts
• Prevents the adhesion of harmful microorganisms
• Improves urination discomfort
• Antibacterial
• Strong antioxidant
• Improves oral problems
• Maintains lower abdomen health
• Helps fight free radicals

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

‧ Both men and women
‧ People who pay attention to the health of sensitive parts
‧ People who have discomfort in sensitive parts
‧ People who want to maintain oral and lower abdomen health
‧ People who want to improve uriation

 

 

 

 

 

Grape Seed Extract - Summer Whitening Battle

 

 

Summer is the busiest time for ladies, they need to keep their bodies fit as well as carry out sun protection measures to avoid tanning and spotting. If you want to have white and translucent skin, instead of pinning your hopes on whitening products and instruments, it is better to prevent it than to cure it, by starting with the most basic and important sun protection measures.

 

In fact, the purpose of sun protection is not only to prevent tanning or sunburn. Research indicates that 80% of skin aging problems are caused by long-term UV damage, resulting in rough skin cracks, loss of elasticity, wrinkles, dark spots, and even dermal skin damage. Therefore, in order to delay aging and maintain skin health, it is necessary to perform thorough sun protection.

 

 

Basic principles of sun protection
1. Perform sun protection measures all year round, regardless of the weather
2. Avoid outdoor activities during mid-day when the UV ray is strongest (10 am to 3 pm)
3. Make good use of various sun protection items (hats, umbrellas, sunglasses)
4. Apply sunscreen lotion daily
5. Time to apply: Sunscreen products should be applied 15 minutes to half an hour before going out, and should be re-applied once every two hours and after sweating, wiping the skin or swimming.
6. Amount to apply: Apply a sufficient amount to exert effective result. Apply a proper amount of sunscreen to the skin with a uniform thickness.
7. Use make-up products with sunscreen effect: When choosing the daytime makeup in the summer, you can choose those foundation, concealer and loose powder with SPF value, so that you can add sunscreen while fixing your makeup.
8. Physical vs. chemical: Physical sunscreen is more suitable for sensitive skin and can reflect ultraviolet rays. Chemical sunscreen can absorb ultraviolet rays and transform them into harmless energy, the texture is lighter and thinner. You can mix two types of sunscreens to obtain a comprehensive protection.

 

In addition to external measures, our daily food can also help you to resist UV damage and make the skin more beautiful. You may wish to pay more attention!

 

 

1)Fatty fish: A Korean study earlier showed that EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in fish oil reduced the damage of UV rays to skin cells.¹ In a UK research, about 4,000 mg of Omega-3 per day (taken from about 12 oz salmon) for three consecutive months can reduce sun damage to 30%.²

 

2)Cocoa beans: Cocoa beans contain a lot of antioxidant flavanols. The new German study reports that drinking some cocoa bean beverages every day, such as hot chocolate, can reduce the chance of being sunbaked under ultraviolet radiation for 25%, and the skin will become relatively moist and smooth. However, the high calorie of cocoa drinks need to be paid attention to.³

 

3)Tomato: The "lycopene" contained in tomatoes inhibits the "tyrosinase" activity required to produce melanin. German research has found that lycopene reduces the chance of tanning and spotting. Drinking tomato juice every day or taking 10 mg of lycopene a day for three months can reduce UV damage by 25% to 48%. ⁴

 

4)Pomegranate: The University of Wisconsin found that pomegranate is rich in antioxidants, and its extract can inhibit human cell changes under ultraviolet light.⁵

 

5)Green Tea: Green tea contains polyphenols, and its antioxidant function promotes skin whitening. Studies have shown that two cups of green tea a day can reduce the damage of UV rays to the skin. ⁶

 

 

6)Grape seed extract Proanthocyanidins (OPC) is a highly effective free radical scavenger. Its anti-oxidant function is 20 times that of vitamin C and 50 times that of vitamin E. It can remove toxic free radicals in the human body and protect human tissue from oxidative damage by free radicals. Based on the role of grape seeds, Europeans call grape seed a natural body cosmetic that restores collagen vitality and makes skin smooth and elastic. Grape seed is also a natural sun cover that blocks UV rays from damaging the skin.

 

 

AUSupreme Grape Seed is made from 24000mg Australian Red Grape seeds, containing 95% OPCs (proanthocyanidins), it is a high quality OPCs product in the market

 

¹Hyeon Ho Kim, Soyun Cho, Serah Lee, Kyu Han Kim, Kwang Hyun Cho,Hee Chul Eun, Jin Ho Chung. Photoprotective and anti-skin-aging effects ofeicosapentaenoic acid in human skin in vivo. JLR Papers in Press, February 7, 2006.

 

²Suzanne M Pilkington, Karen A Massey, Susan P Bennett, Naser MI Al-Aasswad, Khaled Roshdy, Neil K Gibbs, Peter S Friedmann, Anna Nicolaou, Lesley E Rhodes. Randomized controlled trial of oral omega-3 PUFA in solar-simulated radiation-induced suppression of human cutaneous immune responses. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 97, Issue 3, 1 March 2013, Pages 646–652, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.112.049494

 

³Giovanni Scapagnini, Sergio Davinelli, Laura Di Renzo, Antonino De Lorenzo, Hector Hugo Olarte, Giuseppe Micali , Arrigo F. Cicero, Salvador Gonzalez. Cocoa Bioactive Compounds: Significance and Potential for the Maintenance of Skin Health. Nutrients 2014, 6, 3202-3213; doi:10.3390/nu6083202

 

⁴Wilhelm Stahl, Ulrike Heinrich, Olivier Aust, Hagen Tronnier, Helmut Sies. Lycopene-rich products and dietary photoprotection. Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences. 5(2):238-42 · March 2006 

 

⁵Farrukh Afaq, Arshi Malik, Deeba Syed, Daniel Maes, Mary S. Matsui, Hasan Mukhtar. Pomegranate Fruit Extract Modulates UV‐B–mediated Phosphorylation of Mitogen‐activated Protein Kinases and Activation of Nuclear Factor Kappa B in Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes. Photochemistry and Photobiology 81(1):38-45. 2005

 

⁶Judy R. Rees, Therese A. Stukel, Ann E. Perry, Michael S. Zens, Steven K. Spencer, Margaret R. Karagas. Tea consumption and basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer: results of a case control study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 May; 56(5): 781–785.

 

 

Functions:

 

• Super antioxidant
• Anti-aging
• Strengthens heart
• Whitening and anti-wrinkle
• Shrinking pores
• Anti-ultraviolet light
• Reduces freckles and dark spots
• Increases skin elasticity and luster
• Promots blood circulation
• Improves skin quality

 

 

Suitable parties:

 

‧ People who concern about skin whitening
‧ People who need to stand for long period of time
‧ People with darker skin pigmentation
‧ People whose skin are rough and yellow
‧ People who have freckles on skin
‧ People who concern about uric acid problems

 

 

 

 

Lecithin – Behind the gourmet food

 

 

Offering every kind of culinary from around the world, with more than 10,000 restaurants, Hong Kong has a well-deserved reputation as a culinary paradise.

 

Moreover, many Hong Kong people are deeply influenced by Western culture, and their diet tends to consist of more meat and less veggies. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture in 2011, the per capita consumption of meat in Hong Kong is the highest in the world. The Hong Kong Cancer Society telephone interviewed 2512 people in 2012-13. They found that 34% of the respondents consumed more than 3 taels of red meats per day (i.e. about 113 grams); Result also showed that the BMI (Body Mass Index) of more than 30% of the respondents were above 23, exceeding the standard range.

 

 

Based on the latest researches, the World Cancer Research Fund and the British government revised the weekly intake recommendation of red meat a few years ago, they set the optimal intake to below 500 grams, which is no more than 70 grams per day.

 

The reason for Hong Kong people tend to eat more meat than vegetables mainly because of frequent eating out. According to the Department of Health's April 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, 26.9% of the people who went out for breakfast five times a week or more, 46.4% went out for lunches, and 9.4% went out for dinners. Hong Kong people are busy, with a fast-paced lifestyle, therefore cheap fast food has become a convenient choice for many working class. However, fast food often has the problem of “3 High, 1 Low”, namely high calorie, high fat, high sodium, and low fiber.

 

When we consume excess calories and fat, and the concentration of lipoprotein in the blood is too high, it tends to accumulate in the inner layer of the arterial wall, causing local inflammatory reaction, attracting monocytes (a type of white blood cell) to stick into the inner layer of the blood vessel and become macrophages. The cells engulf the accumulated fat. Macrophages that ingest lipoproteins accumulate in the walls of blood vessels, forming yellow sticky plaques that cause atherosclerosis. Macrophages also secrete cytokines, which stimulate the proliferation of smooth muscle cells on the blood vessel wall, and make the plaque fibrosis, this results in accelerating arteriosclerosis, and make the lumen of the blood vessels smaller, and obstruct blood circulation. Hardened plaques are sometimes impacted by bloodstream to create fissures, which form blood clots that block blood vessels and impede blood flow.

 

 

Vascular scavenger
Preventing the adhesion of cholesterol and other fats to the blood vessel wall is essential for cardiovascular health. In addition to maintaining good eating habits and regular exercise, the healthcare ingredient "lecithin" also provides lubrication to blood vessels and forms a smooth inner layer on the vessel wall, making it difficult for fat deposits to adhere. When large amounts of fat deposits cannot adhere to specific areas of the body, they are transported to the liver where they are metabolized and converted into energy. In other words, lecithin can help clear blood vessel waste, prevent arteriosclerosis and vascular occlusion.

 

Lecithin is a fat-like substance composed of choline and inositol. It is a naturally occurring substance in the human body and is also a major component of the cell membrane. It can be obtained from foods such as egg yolks, beef liver, soybeans, beans and fish. The body needs lecithin to function properly, it is an indispensable substance in every cell of the body, and helps to maintain overall health.

 

Maintain the health of skin and hair
If the body lacks lecithin, the regenerative capacity of the skin cells will be reduced, resulting in rough skin and wrinkles. If lecithin is supplemented into the body, skin rejuvenation will be maintained. With good hydrophilicity and lipophilicity, lecithin can make the skin full of luster naturally. In addition, the inositol contained in lecithin is also the main nutrient of the hair, which can inhibit hair loss and turn white hair to black gradually.

 

 

Protect brain health
Lecithin is the main source of neuronal myelination in the brain. If your brain has enough lecithin, the accuracy of the information it delivers will be high, which means faster memory, more agile thinking and learn and accept new things faster. Lecithin can also enhance brain vitality, reduce brain fatigue, improve learning efficiency, and repair damaged brain cells to prevent brain degeneration. Therefore, lecithin is like the gasoline needed by a car in the brain. Without gasoline, the cars cannot start. Without lecithin, there is no "neuronal synapse". Without the supply of "neuronal synapse", we cannot keep our brain sharp.

 

The liver of the human body can secrete lecithin, but after 30 years of age, the secretory function will decrease year by year. In order to maintain the vitality of life, it is necessary to take lecithin in an appropriate amount through our diet. For children and adolescents to improve intelligence, they are advised to supplement the diet with appropriate amounts of lecithin.

 

 

AUSupreme Lecithin is a high-performance single plant-based formula that promotes the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A and D, in addition to its multiple benefits to blood vessels, brain, hair, skin, intestines, and cells. It is a good supplement to maintain health.

 

 

Functions:

 

• Softens blood vessels
• Strengthens the brain
• Moisturizes skin
• Strengthens the liver
• Disintegrates fat deposits
• Improves cardiovascular problems
• Avoids body fat accumulation
• Improves hair loss
• Keeps your hair black and beautiful

 

 

Suitable parties

 

‧ Obese people
‧ People who want to strengthen brain health
‧ People who have problems of white hair or hair loss
‧ People who concern about cardiovascular issues*

 

*This product is intended for people concerned about blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, cholesterol.

 

*This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese MedicineOrdinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.